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 next 4 years. He has not asked me to convert to his religion, nor will he convert to mine. On the contrary, he is adamant that I should never change my religion. Moreover I have decided not to change my surname after marriage and he is perfectly fine with it.

Regarding upbringing of children, we have decided that our children surname will be having his and my surnames and they won’t have Arabic or Muslim names. He is well educated and me too. He has never forced me to do any thing of his religion. On the contrary, he is willing to marry unbiased under the Special Marriage Act 1954.

Short and simple… love is above all religion. Never take decisions blindly, be practical too. And take time to take that decision. —Tanvi

Admin says:

Hi Tanvi, 

A marriage is not just between two people but also between two families and two communities. That is where most problems will start. Most problems will appear only 6 months before the planned marriage. We recommend that you meet his parents ASAP and tell them your full plan. Likewise, take him to your parents. Let your two sets of parents meet as well. If you have not done this yet, you may be only dreaming. These parents’ meetings might bring you back to earth. We wish you the best. —Admin

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