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 have done research on the internet and all I see is that Koran does not allow a Muslim to marry a non-Muslim.

Azad and Tejpreet, if you guys can read this, please let me know your opinions about this. My parents are very supportive but they are worried that I will go against Allah. Please help. Thank you. —Naazli

Admin says:

Dear Naazli,

Before convincing your parents, first you have to be convinced for yourself. You have made very contrasting statements. On one side you said “I want to marry my Hindu boyfriend” and on the other side “this is not going against Islam” and “worried that I will go against Allah.”

If your primary objective is to please Allah and follow the Koran, DO NOT EVER marry an idol-worshipper kafir Hindu; do not even dream. Instead find a true Muslim who performs namaz five times a day. This is the way to make Allah happy. If not in THIS life, you will certainly have a good AFTER life, according to Islam.

We believe the worst you could do is to ask the Hindu to “fake” convert to Islam. This “fake” conversion will ruin the lives of both of you and both sides’ extended families.

Interfaith marriages are for people who believe in interpreting scriptures in their own way, not literally. For example, Jameela has stated, “it WAS prohibited, that rule was only valid within a context.” Are you open for interpretation of the Koran in your own way that makes sense in today’s world?

We recommend you to sit down with both sets of parents and be transparent with each other’s expectations. Do not rush into marriage for at least a year or two and make a fully “informed” decision. —Admin

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