Section 5.20: Will Do Nikaah as well as a Hindu Marriage
Section 5.20: Will Do Nikaah as well as a Hindu Marriage
Many times youths in love are totally naïve about their intended spouse’s faith and community’s expectations. Next, let’s read Nisha and Dimple’s experiences.
Nisha says:
Even I have the … Read the rest
Section 5.21: We Will Marry by Hindu Then Muslim Ceremonies
Section 5.21: We Will Marry by Hindu Then Muslim Ceremonies
Many youths in love have a misconception that a Hindu and a Muslim can marry by two respective marriage ceremonies. Here, a Muslim woman Farah helped a Hindu girl realize … Read the rest
Section 5.22: I Told Him I Will Not Change My Religion
Section 5.22: I Told Him I Will Not Change My Religion
Youths have to learn to read in between lines. Here Admin is trying to help Urvi to interpret some statements.
Urvi says:
I am in love with a Muslim … Read the rest
Section 5.23: My Girlfriend Is a Pure Muslim
Section 5.23: My Girlfriend Is a Pure Muslim
Interfaith marriages are complex and it takes full maturity to understand all issues. Next three chaptes cover youths in their early 20s. Here, Agnostic is recommending Shiv to set priorities in life.… Read the rest
Section 5.24: LOVE versus ARRANGED Marriage
Section 5.24: LOVE versus ARRANGED Marriage
Aziza says:
I’m a 21-year-old Muslim girl from India. I am in love with a Hindu guy. He loves me truly but my parents will never accept this relation. They are now in a … Read the rest
Section 5.25: Gujarati UK Muslim in Love with a Hindu
Section 5.25: Gujarati UK Muslim in Love with a Hindu
In most interfaith relationships, there are issues relating to different faiths and cultures. Here, Noreen and her boyfriend have the same culture but different religions. Let’s see what she has … Read the rest
Section 5.26: How to Convince My Muslim Parents?
Section 5.26: How to Convince My Muslim Parents?
“How to convince my parents” is a common question asked at InterfaithShaadi. Before convincing parents, youths have to convince themselves for what they are getting into. Next three sections cover such cases. … Read the rest
Section 5.27: I Am a Brahmin Girl Dating a Shia Muslim
Section 5.27: I Am a Brahmin Girl Dating a Shia Muslim
Gita says:
I am a Brahmin girl and I am dating a boy who is Shia Muslim. I love him a lot and want to spend my whole life … Read the rest
Section 5.28: How Can I Convince My Muslim Parents That This Is Not Going against Islam?
Section 5.28: How Can I Convince My Muslim Parents That This Is Not Going against Islam?
Naazli says:
I want to marry my Hindu boyfriend but how can I convince my parents that this is not going against Islam? I … Read the rest
Section 5.29: A Muslim Girl: My Boyfriend Is a Hindu – Vijay or Omar?
Section 5.29: A Muslim Girl: My Boyfriend Is a Hindu – Vijay or Omar?
At InterfaithShaadi, we came across a very few Muslims (out of more than 700) who were truly pluralist. The next two sections cover such examples.
Jameela … Read the rest
Section 5.30: I Fell in Love with a Hindu Boy
Section 5.30: I Fell in Love with a Hindu Boy
Muslimah says:
I have been living my whole life in a Western country, but my parents are from an Asian Muslim country. Growing up with strict parents in a secular … Read the rest
Section 5.31: My Wife Calls Me Kafir… I Wish I Die
Section 5.31: My Wife Calls Me Kafir… I Wish I Die
Sometimes, interfaith marriage takes an ugly turn and life becomes hell. The next four sections cover such cases.
Shyam says:
I am in a relationship with a Muslim for … Read the rest
Section 5.32: Life Has Been Sooo Difficult…
Section 5.32: Life Has Been Sooo Difficult…
Chitra says:
I heard mixed opinions from so many people before I married my Muslim husband. In the end I went with my emotions that said, “as long as we two are happy … Read the rest
Section 5.33: He Would Beat Me Now and Then
Section 5.33: He Would Beat Me Now and Then
Chetna says:
I am a Brahmin girl living with my mother.
My maternal grandparents, a hard-core Brahmin, brought me up. I began my Sanskrit education at home and was then sent … Read the rest
Section 5.34: I Am a Hindu Now: A Former Muslim’s Life Story
Section 5.34: I Am a Hindu Now: A Former Muslim’s Life Story
Madiha says:
I was born into a very staunch Muslim family in the US, learning to read the Koran the moment I could read. I was under the … Read the rest
Section 6.1: Sikh-Muslim Marriage with Equality
Section 6.1: Sikh-Muslim Marriage with Equality
The author believes this is a case of true interfaith marriage with equality.
Azad says:
My wife (Tejpreet) is Sikh and I am a Muslim. When we got married, she never said the shahadah … Read the rest
Section 6.2: A Sikh Girl with a Muslim for 10 Years
Section 6.2: A Sikh Girl with a Muslim for 10 Years
Surinder says:
I am recently going under huge stress. I am in love with a Muslim guy. I am a Punjabi Sikh. We have been in love with each … Read the rest
Section 6.3: I Couldn’t Ask My Love to Embrace Islam
Section 6.3: I Couldn’t Ask My Love to Embrace Islam
Tasneem says:
I think it’s disgusting how people want to degrade each other’s religions. I’m a Muslim woman in love with a Sikh man and although I feared what would … Read the rest
Section 7.1: I’m Jain-Hindu girl in Love with a Muslim
Section 7.1: I’m Jain-Hindu girl in Love with a Muslim
Punita says:
I am a Jain-Hindu girl in love with a Bihari Muslim guy. We love each other and his family is very easygoing and broad-minded. His sister has married … Read the rest
Section 7.2: A Muslim Girl in Love with a Jain in Canada
Section 7.2: A Muslim Girl in Love with a Jain in Canada
Tabassum says:
I am a Muslim girl and in love with a Jain boy. We have been together for about 2 years and plan on getting married soon. … Read the rest
Section 7.3: Jain: Planning to Marry a Muslim Guy
Section 7.3: Jain: Planning to Marry a Muslim Guy
Tanvi says:
I am a Jain and planning to marry a Muslim guy. We have been in a relationship since 3 years and planning to be in a relationship for the … Read the rest
Section 7.4: A Muslim Boy in Love with a Jain
Section 7.4: A Muslim Boy in Love with a Jain
Nadeem says:
I am a Muslim guy in love with a Jain girl. I really love her and want to marry her. My parents are ready for all this but … Read the rest
Section 7.5: I Am a Jain Girl and Love a Muslim
Section 7.5: I Am a Jain Girl and Love a Muslim
Sweta says:
I am a Jain girl and I love a Muslim boy from the past 8 years. He also loves me a lot and can do anything for … Read the rest
Section 7.6: Muslim: I Want to Convert to Jain
Section 7.6: Muslim: I Want to Convert to Jain
Wasim says:
Muslims are not treated with the same respect as people of other religion because they are like that. Being from the same religion, I am making a bold statement … Read the rest
Section 8.1: I’m in a Christian-Muslim Relationship in the States
Section 8.1: I’m in a Christian-Muslim Relationship in the States
Jennifer says:
I am in a Christian-Muslim relationship here in the United States of America. I care so much about him. I’m giving it my all to learn about Islam, … Read the rest
Section 8.2: I Am an American Christian and My Girlfriend Is Muslim
Section 8.2: I Am an American Christian and My Girlfriend Is Muslim
John says:
My girlfriend, who is a Muslim, is currently going through a dilemma. I am an American, a conservative Christian. My girlfriend is from the Middle East. … Read the rest
Section 8.3: A Catholic Muslim Marriage
Section 8.3: A Catholic Muslim Marriage
The most important question in any interfaith relationship is what will be the “formal” religion of your children. This point should be discussed sooner than later. Let’s read Stacey’s experience.
Stacey says:
This is … Read the rest
Section 8.4: I Have Dated a Muslim Girl but Had to End It
Section 8.4: I Have Dated a Muslim Girl but Had to End It
David says:
I was in a similar situation (Aafroze) and it is a very difficult one so I’m sorry that you have to go through this. I … Read the rest
Section 8.5: My Family Would Die Rather than Allow Me to Marry a Non-Muslim
Section 8.5: My Family Would Die Rather than Allow Me to Marry a Non-Muslim
Sadia says:
Hi all of you.
I am in the worst phase of life currently. I’m not too happy with my career. I am educated but … Read the rest
Section 8.6: Religion versus Culture
Section 8.6: Religion versus Culture
Rasid says:
I am a revert (to Islam) from Catholicism, and married to divorced Asian woman. I had no problem with her not being a virgin, as I was not either. I had a relationship … Read the rest
Section 8.7: Ahmadi Muslim Girl with Catholic Christian
Section 8.7: Ahmadi Muslim Girl with Catholic Christian
Sara says:
Hi Admin,
I have got myself in a confusing situation. I’m an Ahmadi girl living in Pakistan. Not sure if you’re familiar with the Ahmadi sect, but in Pakistan we … Read the rest
Talaq, Talaq, Talaq, No More?
Muslim Women in India Challenge ‘Instant Divorce’ Law (source: New York Times)
MUMBAI — When Neeha Khan’s husband entered her parents’ house in eastern Mumbai last February, he carried a letter that contained a word, repeated three times, that … Read the rest
About the Author
About the Author
The author has a doctorate degree in Pharmacology and is a lifelong (42 years) researcher in the medical field. Dr. Dilip Amin has earned 6 patents and authored 23 scientific publications. He was born in Gujarat, India … Read the rest
Section 8.8: Malaysian Muslim: I Follow Christianity
Section 8.8: Malaysian Muslim: I Follow Christianity
Interfaith love with a Malay is one of the most popular themes at InterfaithShaadi. Readers are advised to read unfair interfaith marriage laws in Malaysia (Section 2.15).
Syed says:
I’m a Malay … Read the rest
Section 9.1: I Am Jain and Love a Black American
Section 9.1: I Am Jain and Love a Black American
Jigisha says:
I am a Jain Girl. I’m so confused how to tell my parents about my situation? Should I tell them or not? Should I go ahead or not? … Read the rest
Section 10.1: Hindu: I Am in Relationship with a Parsi
Section 10.1: Hindu: I Am in Relationship with a Parsi
Sujata says:
I am in a relationship with a Parsi guy. I want to ask something. Is it ok to marry a Parsi? I mean I don’t know the religion … Read the rest
Section 10.2: Zoroastrian in Love with a Hindu
Section 10.2: Zoroastrian in Love with a Hindu
Aspi says:
I am a Zoroastrian and love a Hindu girl. Her family wants the wedding to happen according to Hindu rituals and that mean the 7 pheras around a fire.
I … Read the rest
Section 11.1: Jain-Hindu Marriages
Section 11.1: Jain-Hindu Marriages
Hinduism and Jainism are two distinct religions but with many common Dharmic value systems. In the West, there are many Hindu-Jain temples under one roof and devotees praying side-by-side. Historically, there is no reported war or … Read the rest
Section 11.2: Jain-Hindu Wonderful Married Life
Section 11.2: Jain-Hindu Wonderful Married Life
Bina says:
About 30+ years back, we (Bride: Hindu and Groom: Jain) were engaged in India via a suggestion but ultimately, love marriage. We came to the West and had a non-denominational court wedding.… Read the rest
Section 12.1: Scriptures and Interfaith Marriages
Section 12.1: Scriptures and Interfaith Marriages
Religions and scriptures are the guiding principles of life for many. Dharmic and Abrahamic religious chornology is shown in Figure 3. Most of the time, scriptures teach us to live in peace and harmony … Read the rest
Section 12.2: The Geeta on Abrahamics?
Section 12.2: The Geeta on Abrahamics?
In general Hindus are pluralists (Ishvara Allah tero nam; meaning one God having different names). The author has not found many verses in the Holy Geeta that portrayed Hinduism as an exclusivist … Read the rest
Section 12.3: The Torah on Hindus?
Section 12.3: The Torah on Hindus?
The Torah, the first five chapters of the Bible, is the holiest scripture of the Jews. The Torah covers revelations from God to different apostles up to Moses. It is part of Old Testament … Read the rest
Section 12.4: Bar Mitzvah for Hindus?
Section 12.4: Bar Mitzvah for Hindus?
It is Jewish tradition to have their children participate in bris and bar mitzvah ceremonies. The bris (circumcision) is a religious ceremony performed on 8th day of childbirth. The Bar- (or Bat- for a … Read the rest
Section 12.5: The Bible on Hindus?
Section 12.5: The Bible on Hindus?
All religious scriptures have shortcomings. The Lord Shiva and Lord God are portrayed as angry Gods, thought there may be justifications provided by believers. The Abrahamic (Jewish, Christian and Muslim) scriptures have spent a … Read the rest
Section 12.6: The Koran on Hindus?
Section 12.6: The Koran on Hindus?
Christians and Jews are discussed in detail in several sections of Koran, but there is no direct mention of the word “Hindu” in the Koran.
You are an “unbeliever” or “disbeliever” if you believe … Read the rest
Section 12.7: The Koran on Christians and Jews?
Section 12.7: The Koran on Christians and Jews?
One of the most important questions a Christian-Muslim couple has to address is if Jesus is a Son of God or one of the apostles. Readers are advised to read several … Read the rest
Appendix A: Glossary
Appendix A: Glossary
Abrahamic faiths: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. (Followers of Abraham, who received the first covenant of God in 1943 BC.)
Admin: The author of this book, Dr. Dilip Amin, who goes by this name at InterfaithShaadi.org.
Agnostic: A … Read the rest
Appendix B: Endorsements at InterfaithShaadi.org
Appendix B: Endorsements at InterfaithShaadi.org
The author has been providing guidance to new adults based on the theme of this book Interfaith Marriages with Equality at InterfaithShaadi.org under an alias “Admin.” Below are some of unsolicited feedbacks from readers since … Read the rest
Bibliography
Bibliography
Bhagavad-Gita, As It Is, by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Second edition (2016). Alachua, FL: The Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.
The Holy Bible – The Gideons International (1985). Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson, Inc.
The Holy Geeta – … Read the rest
Christian: I don’t Want Her to Get Converted
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