Re: Muslim women marrying non-muslim Men
women who get married to those of a different gender face problems after marriage and then they realize that they were wrong. getting married is a life time commitment so one should think about every aspect of it.
Problems exist in ever corner of society. Not much 'light' in that sentence of yours!
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well just forget it ..
Re: Muslim women marrying non-muslim Men
Problems exist in ever corner of society. Not much 'light' in that sentence of yours!
Yup, that is what she is saying that no matter who you marry, you will have problems so this arguments that people try to use that if she ends up having problems with a gora, what she will do then...doesn't really holds any weight.
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From this site- http://www.islamfortoday.com/interfaithmarriage.htm
**Dr. Yusuf Al-Qaradhawi also said that Muslim men may not marry Christian or Jewish women if the Muslim community is a small minority in a huge non-Muslim society, and such marriages would make it impossible for Muslim women to find Muslim men to marry. This is classified under “limiting the allowed” in the Islamic jurisprudence. ** Dr. Yusuf Al-Qaradhawi used the example that if all people grew cotton instead of wheat, the government would have the right to stop them from doing so, since wheat is a necessary food ingredient, even though growing cotton is allowed in normal cases.
Non-Muslim women who repent and accept Islam are treated as any other Muslim if their acceptance of Islam is sincere and not merely for the purpose of marrying Muslim men. Islam forgives all that was before it. Some people, however, accept Islam by name only to marry a Muslim, without showing the least change in their lifestyles to prove that they are following Islam. One should not marry from such people.
There are many Muslim girls of a marriageable age who are living in non-Islamic countries, and it is the duty of the Muslim men to protect these girls from marrying non-Muslim men, which is absolutely prohibited in Islam. If Muslim men loosely practice their right to marry Christian or Jewish women, the Muslims girls in non-Islamic societies will be forced into unwanted circumstances and Muslim men will be at least partially responsible and will get their share of the punishment from
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brother pak-one
you should post more in religion forum.
Re: Muslim women marrying non-muslim Men
There are many Muslim girls of a marriageable age who are living in non-Islamic countries, and it is the duty of the Muslim men to protect these girls from marrying non-Muslim men, which is absolutely prohibited in Islam. If Muslim men loosely practice their right to marry Christian or Jewish women, the Muslims girls in non-Islamic societies will be forced into unwanted circumstances and Muslim men will be at least partially responsible and will get their share of the punishment from
Although Dr. Al-Qardhawi makes some good points, many of the assertions are not supported by Quran/Haidths. In particular the quoted paragraph describes conditions that do not exist in contemporary times. In this globalized world (don't you love multi-culturalism?) of transnational migrations, there will ALWAYS be Muslim Men of marriagable age within the non-Islamic country or at least within the region. Furthermore, in absence of these options, there are plenty of single Muslim men in Muslim societies.
So the argument that "oh there are no single Muslim men to marry so let me marry a non-Muslim man." In fact, there is USUALLY a gender disbalance in most non-Islamic societies due to the fact that Muslim men are more likely to migrate due to educational/employment opportunities. Therefore this argument simply does not apply.
Like I have been saying all along, if you (as Muslim Woman) decides to marry outside of the faith, do not expect Islam or the Muslim society to accept that choice. I know that people are going to do what they, however don't expect us to understand or change our faith to conveniently match your sinful lifestyle choices.
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brother pak-one you should post more in religion forum.
Thank you for the suggestion. I will try to do so, as time permits.
I visit gupistan from time to time, usually when I am less busy from work. Its amazing to see the same people saying the same things every time I visit.
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Although Dr. Al-Qardhawi makes some good points, many of the assertions are not supported by Quran/Haidths. .
interesting- where did you do your Islamic education??? I would think an Al Azhar scholor would certainly know his Islamic thought.
So the argument that "oh there are no single Muslim men to marry so let me marry a non-Muslim man." In fact, there is USUALLY a gender disbalance in most non-Islamic societies due to the fact that Muslim men are more likely to migrate due to educational/employment opportunities. Therefore this argument simply does not apply.
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When you combine the men marrying non muslims with the one who return back to the old country to marry...you create an imbalance...otherwise how do you explain the sheer number of single never married muslim girls out there over 30 they are 5-10x the single male number.
Like i said before it is "wrong" but it doesn't make someone a non-muslim ...and i think it is interesting then men refuse to accept that it's important for them NOT to marry out...as important in these times as it is for women to marry in.
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interesting- where did you do your Islamic education??? I would think an Al Azhar scholor would certainly know his Islamic thought.
No not interesting. Its just a snide way of phrasing something that bothers you. I am not challenging his education or his Islamic thought - I am merely stating the obvious: In that linked article I see maybe two references to the Quran/Hadiths and neither relates to the commentary regarding the unavailability of Muslim men. As for my education, whether Islamic or secular, is no ones business.
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When you combine the men marrying non muslims with the one who return back to the old country to marry...you create an imbalance...otherwise how do you explain the sheer number of single never married muslim girls out there over 30 they are 5-10x the single male number.
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That is anecdotal evidence combined with societal factors. It is not incumbent upon me to explain why there are single never married Muslim girls over 30: Maybe its the preferences of their parents in choosing a partner, pursuing professional goals, or a host of other reasons. Not being able to find a single Muslim male in their country, region, or the larger world is not one of them. If a Muslim woman does not intend to marry because of XYZ reasons, the lack of single Muslim men is NOT one of the reasons. I can respect personal preferences and goals, but they are not valid excuses for marrying outside the faith.
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Like i said before it is "wrong" but it doesn't make someone a non-muslim ...and i think it is interesting then men refuse to accept that it's important for them NOT to marry out...as important in these times as it is for women to marry in.**
Just by putting the word wrong in quotes implies that you don't believe it to be a fact of Islam. The marriage provisions are clearly stated in the Quran and all Muslims are required to follow the word of G-d.
No one is denying that it is preferred for Muslim Men to marry Muslim women, but this thread is not about Muslim men is it? If you want to talk about the importance of Muslims marrying each other than start one and I will be happy to contribute in support of it. I know that what I am saying riles up man haters everywhere (no I am not calling you that) but the fact is that there different roles and responsibilities for Muslim men and women in Islam.
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i just feel lucky i never had to face this problem personally. just one less headache (among the hundreds already there).
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Shaykh Qaradawi's statement in amelie's link is not a fatwa but only an opinion, some might agree with it and some won't.
I know an arab religious man who married a pious Christian woman and when their first child born she converted to Islam.
I think sometimes it is necessary for muslim men to marry Christians or Jews(ofcourse only the pious women).
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i just feel lucky i never had to face this problem personally. just one less headache (among the hundreds already there).
Couldn't have said it better myself.
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why is it necessary?
May be for better understanding between the two religions and if muslim husband is religious and pious he would be giving a good dawah for Islam to his wife and her family.
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lol.....no comments...lolz
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pak-one
you did not answer my question.
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And I thought I had heard it all.
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no matter how u Try to justify it... whatever is forbidden in islam is forbidden. u need to agree with islam, islam doesnt need to agree with u. labelling whatever doesnt suits to your personal preferences as 'narrow-minded thinking' does not make u right.
and there should end the discussion.
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pak-one
you did not answer my question.
Which question are referring to?
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A girl I knew during high school did not follow any religion. When someone asked her once what her religion was, she said that she didn't know. Her mum was a Muslim and her dad a hindu. So if you are going to marry someone from a different religion, at least make your you teach your kids a little about both religions and let them pick the one they want to follow.