On the Run for Love: Buddhist-Muslim Marriage
Stanzin Saldon and Murtaza Agha are trying to bridge a Buddhist-Muslim divide
Source: The New York Times (also appeared in India Abroad Oct, 2017)
In front of a tin-roofed house with the Himalaya Mountains rising behind it, about 300 wedding … Read the rest
Ecumenical and Inter-Religious Marriages
ECUMENICAL AND INTER-RELIGIOUS MARRIAGE
“On the off chance that you and your significant other are of various religions and would prefer not to change over or wed just in regular citizen, realize that there are choices. Details are presented … Read the rest
Parents Don’t Support Sikh-Muslim Love
Faisal says: October 17, 2017 at 11:49 am
I and my love (sikh girl) met in our school and now i’m in college and we’re still together unfortunatel her family don’t like and i feel really bad about it ? … Read the rest
Indian Muslim Girl and Malaysian Hindu
EVERYTHING IS FAIR IN LOVE says: October 15, 2017 at 10:27 am
Hi, im an indian muslim girl from Malaysia. My boyfriend is an Hindu. We both are in a relationship for a long time. I prefer to marry him … Read the rest
Superiority Complex of Muslims
Rabia: “And talking about superiority complex… you are absolutely right. We as Muslims (the believing/practicing ones anyway) do think our faith to be the truest and best version of what God has sent down to humanity. Any Muslim … Read the rest
Bengali Brahmin with a Devout Muslim Girl
Rushi says: October 11, 2017 at 11:06 pm
Unfortunately, I’m in the same boat. I’m Hindu Bengali Brahmin and my girlfriend is a devout Muslim girl. We are extremely supportive of each others’ religious beliefs. She’s also a divorcee with … Read the rest
Parsi-Hindu Relationship with Difficulties
Maggie says: October 11, 2017 at 9:06 am
I love a Parsi guy and we will be completing 3 years. We had so many problems since first year that our families are that rigid to accept us. They blackmail us … Read the rest
My (Hindu?) Daughter Married a Mormon
Some Hindus Americans are taking pride in associating with Whites and Christianity at the expense of Hinduism and India without realizing truth. Here is one perfect example as published in India Abroad.
Jagadish Patel of Las Vegas says: (INDIA ABROAD; … Read the rest
Multicultural love in the time of polarization
By Suman Guha Mozumder Oct 6, 2017
(contribution by InterfaithShaadi is bolded, along with some others)
When Indian-American actor Aasif Hakim Mandviwala, professionally known as Aasif Mandvi, married Shaifali Puri, CEO of the poverty aid … Read the rest
Hindus Should Not Socialize with Muslims at Family Level
This statement is made based on two cases:
1) (Muslim friend) Got My Mother Pregnant
2) Sexual Relationship with My Friends Mom
Satyen says: October 6, 2017 at 1:03 pm
Not only mothers of friends but also daughters of friends … Read the rest
Christian Marthomite in Love with a Hindu Caste
Sarah says: September 29, 2017 at 3:18 am
Hi Admin,
I need your help and guidence in this,
I m a christian marthomite, i love a guy from hindu caste. We want to get married.
His parents are okay, only … Read the rest
Should We Go Against Our Parents?
Gurpreet says: September 28, 2017
Hi,
I just looked at some comments and have a similar but serious situation. I am soon to turn 17 and my boyfriend is 17. we were forced to break up by our parents just … Read the rest
(Muslim friend) Got My Mother Pregnant
gautam says: September 24, 2017 at 3:28 pm
i understand what iqbal is saying…im from a hindu family and 2 years ago my mother divorced my father and got married to a close friend of mine from college who is … Read the rest
Jain-Christian Relationship
nitin says: September 22, 2017 at 2:12 am
i am christian and related SC caste im in love with jain girl since one year we both love each other and decided to marry can u guys plzz any advice -Nitin… Read the rest
“Dad And Mom, I Am Dating Julia”
Source: Swarajya
“Dad And Mom, I Am Dating Julia”: The Challenges Of Inter-Faith Marriage For Indian Americans
Ramesh N Rao – Sep 15, 2017
SNAPSHOT
Dilip Amin’s book is not an academic tome as much as a handbook for … Read the rest
Sexual Relationship with My Friends Mom
Iqbal says: September 8, 2017 at 8:25 pm
Hello everyone
This is a very unique issue I have here and I am not sure if this is the correct forum or thread to talk about this. However there are certain … Read the rest
Hindu Married to a Saudi Arabian Muslim
Anita says: September 5, 2017 at 6:06 am
Dear Bina,
You are indeed going through a life changing situation, a similar situation i have gone through not so long ago.
I thought my situation was difficult, i started to look … Read the rest
Black Christian Girl with Indian Hindu
NC says: September 4, 2017 at 11:34 pm
hello…
i need some advices thats why i decided to write today…you can call me NC
i am a christian girl and i am black i met a guy he’s indian for … Read the rest
I Will Never Convert
Preya says: September 2, 2017 at 11:43 pm
i am a hindu girl. I’m in relationship wid a Islamic guy. he is very nice person but wants me to convert my religion. I will never ever convrt my religion. hindu … Read the rest
Hindu Don’t Want to Get Converted to Marthoma Christian
a says: September 2, 2017 at 9:39 am
Hello Admin,
Just need your help and guidance.
I am a Christian boy and i love a Hindu girl. We are planning to get married. She says that she don’t want to … Read the rest
Muslim Girl: I am Pregnant with a Black Man
Samina says: August 22, 2017 at 8:00 am
Hi Mahjbeen i myself is in same state as you are in I am from Pakistan belong to high class family i came to Kenya on my business trip and met a … Read the rest
A Typical Hindu-Muslim Story
Shafiya (former Purina) says: August 21, 2017 at 5:24 am
i came to know about this forum through a friend of mine. i saw here many boys and girls are on the same page where i was three year ago. … Read the rest
Muslim: Hindu Father is Giving Trouble
Ali says: August 20, 2017 at 4:45 pm
Hi.
I am in love with Hindu girl Since 7 years. I am Muslim. We are in Medical Profession. In short, my family is ready. My family belongs to normal middle class … Read the rest
Malaysian Hindu with a Bangla Desi Muslim
Saloni says: August 20, 2017 at 2:50 am
Hi….
I am a Hindu girl from India and I love a Muslim Bangladeshi boy…. I want marry him, I want to know that after weeding their will be any problem?
–Saloni… Read the rest
Hindu wants to Convert to Marthomite Christian
Anu says: August 19, 2017 at 10:57 pm
Hi..I am a Hindu and I am in love with a Christian Marthomite guy..My parents are also agreeing for my marriage with him..I want to convert to marthomite..we both are from kerala..please … Read the rest
Our Child is Growing Inside Me
Bina says: July 23, 2017 at 11:26 pm
Hello, my name is Bina, i am from India, now living in UK for study. I have been visiting your site frequently for some few days. I want to share my situation … Read the rest
खंड 2.6: अन्तर्मत विवाह: सनातनी जनों हेतु सन्देश
English version of this article
यह लेख अंतर-धार्मिक विवाह के सम्बन्ध में सनातनी (हिन्दू, सिख, जैन और बौद्ध) लोगों तक संदेश पहुँचाने के लिए लिखा गया है।
अपने बच्चों को अपने धर्म का पाठ तो सभी पढ़ाते हैं, किंतु अन्य … Read the rest
He Asked Me to Convert 5 mins Before Marriage
Priti says: July 23, 2017 at 5:04 am
Hi… ?
I was in a relationship with a muslim guy for 4 years. At the beginning he was very nice and supportive. But later on, he came in touch with a … Read the rest
My Parents are Forcing Me to Marry a Hindu Guy
Gowsi says: July 19, 2017 at 7:43 am
Hi.. Am from the Hindu family background but I started believing Jesus and am in Christian life for the past 1.2 years meanwhile my parents are forcing me to marry a Hindu … Read the rest
I Don’t Want my Hindu GF to Convert to Christianity
Ash says: June 14, 2017 at 12:38 pm
I am a Christian boy and my girlfriend is Hindu. She always told me that she do not want to get converted to Christian. I am open minded and I also do … Read the rest
Hindu Girl with a CSI Christian
priya says: June 20, 2017 at 11:30 pm
I am in relationship with CSI guy..Suddenly he is saying that CSI Christians won’t accept love marriage even I am ready to convert and I am ready to speak with my parents..He … Read the rest
Hindu Nair with Love with Marthomite Christian
Ashmita says: July 10, 2017 at 1:55 am
Hi admin,
I am deeply in love with a Christian Marthomite guy. I am a Hindu Nair girl. We both come from the same community (Malayalis). My boyfriend and I … Read the rest
Muslim is Afraid of His Parents
Nita says: July 7, 2017 at 11:27 pm
Im a hindu girl my lover is a muslim..we both love each other unconditionally..he is afraid of his parents that they will not accept..but he needs me he truly loves me he … Read the rest
He is Muslim and I am Sikh
Harmeet says: July 3, 2017 at 10:26 pm
Hey there– can i ask how you guys proceeded with the wedding and teaching your children the importance of both religions? I am in a similar situation, my boyfriend and I have … Read the rest
Swaminarayana Hindu Girl with a Hindu Panjabi
Kalpana says: July 3, 2017 at 1:52 am
I am a Hindu-Gujarati (Swaminarayan) in love with a Hindu-Punjabi man. We are beginning our careers. We are deeply in love and committed to one another. His parents have no objection, they … Read the rest
Both side of Parents are Against Us
Manira says: June 28, 2017 at 9:43 pm
Hi Rook!
Did the couple have support from families when getting married or after marriage?
I’m in a similar situation where I like a Muslim guy but our families are quite against … Read the rest
Chinese Malaysian with Muslim Iranian
Cindy says: June 27, 2017 at 8:57 pm
Hi,
I am a Chinese Malaysian who planning to married with a muslim Iranian soon. We have been together aroud 7 years. My case is similiar as above senario, I wish there … Read the rest
Orthodox Malankara Christian with a Hindu Nair Girl
Arun says: June 27, 2017 at 10:22 am
Hello sir,
Am arun from orthodox malakara sabha. I am in love with a hindu nair girl. We are planning to get married in my church as per my family instructions but … Read the rest
Chapter I. Introduction
This book is written to promote interfaith marriage with equality. It highlights complexities of interfaith relationships for the benefit of interfaith couples and their parents. Using interfaith marriages as a tool, the author wishes to promote religious … Read the rest
Preface
For most of my early life, religion was the least of my interests, but all that changed when my children approached marriageable age. Being raised with completely pluralistic beliefs, it is difficult for me to comprehend others’ exclusivist thinking.… Read the rest
2.1: Interfaith Marriages Are Part of Our New Life
In the Western world, new adults have the opportunity to date individuals from other faiths during their college years. Therefore it should come as no surprise that in North America … Read the rest
2.2: Ten Points of Interfaith Dating
In next two Sections, some talking points for interfaith dating couples are discussed.
More and more new adults are making friends and engaging in interfaith relationships leading to marriage, sometimes without realizing the … Read the rest
2.3: FAQ on Interfaith Marriage
To further prepare new adults in interfaith love relationship, here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) to help make fully informed decisions.
What is the main message here?
Interfaith relationships should be based on … Read the rest
2.4: 38% of Dharmics Marry Abrahamics in America
There was no information available about interfaith marriages between the second generation of Dharmics to Abrahamics in the West. The author conducted the first such survey and published in 2008.
The … Read the rest
2.5: 45% of Muslims Marry Outside Their Faith in America
Following information is based on an article co-authored with Shafaq Mayet, a proud Muslim girl and a new adult from America.
Interfaith marriages have been increasing among all faiths … Read the rest
2.6: Interfaith Marriages: A Message to Dharmics
This article is written to convey a message to Dharmics about interfaith marriages.
As the former president of a Balvihar (Sunday school), the author only regrets one point of … Read the rest
2.7: Religious Conversions for Marriage
This article is directed to proud Hindu parents and youths.
Proselytism and religious conversion of poor and less fortunate Hindus in India is of major concern to many, but the silent religious conversions of … Read the rest
2.8: Ten Points for Dating a Hindu
The previous two sections covered what a Dharmic should know about an Abrahamic in a love relationship. It is also not going to be easy for an Abrahamic to marry and adjust … Read the rest
2.9: Hindus, Abrahamics and Intolerants
At least in public, most people claim to be tolerant of others. This article was written as a rebuttal to a question raised at Patheos and covers who is tolerant and who is not.… Read the rest
2.10: Can Allah Be the Father God?
This article is written to show that religious exclusivity has no place in today’s tolerant world.
Exclusivist monotheist faiths teach that there is only one way to heaven and of course, it … Read the rest