About 25 students from R J Tibrewal Commerce College did a survey of about 1,000 man/women between age of 18 and 35.
As per this survey, 50% man and 52% women chose to get married to the person selected by … Read the rest
Follow only her faith, not mine!
PRATEEK says: December 25, 2021
My girlfriend is a Christian and I am a Hindu Brahmin and we are dating from quite a few years. We want to get married and be together but she believes that for the success … Read the rest
Polygamy and Extra Marital Sex are Good!
Here, someone named Keshav claims his mother married a Muslim and is proud for what his mother did. Interfaithshaadi does not claim to confirm authenticity of his story but instead focuses on his views here.
KESHAV says: June 24, 2021 … Read the rest
My Mother is Having an Affair with a Muslim
SOUMIK says: June 10, 2021
I am 20+ year old hindu boy from Bangal, my father is working in Hyderabad. This post is about my dharmik pious mother who is 40+ years old. Since few months she is in a … Read the rest
My Mother Remarried to a Muslim Man
Abhoy says: May 13, 2021
Admin, recently i came across this site, i find it a great place to discuss cons and pros of interfaith/intercultural relation. I’m also experiencing similar life that my believe in liberalism, in individualism is in … Read the rest
My Mother is in Relationship with a Muslim
This site gets lots of comments saying some Muslim got in relationship with my (Hindu, Sikh or Jain) mother. We sympathise with your life situation.
InterfaithShaadi cannot be sure about authenticity of such claims. Readers are requested to make your … Read the rest
Pros and Cons of a Hindu-Sikh marriage?
SNEHA says: December 26, 2020
i am a 20+ year old hindu (not religious but not receptive towards any other religion). the boy i like is sikh (he is very religious towards his religion).
We are thinking of marriage. … Read the rest
Hindu with an Orthodox Christian
ANKITHA October 31, 2020
Hi
Im Hindu girl and my boyfriend is from orthodox Christian family in Kerala. Could please tell me the possibilities of our marriage. Do I have to convert first and then marry?
More information: Hindu … Read the rest
Buddhist-Hindu marriage
DEEPA Says: September 21, 2020
My husband is a Buddhist and myself a Hindu. We have different languages. This was an arranged marriage. Neither one actively practiced our faith. However when we had children we opted to take them to … Read the rest
Hindu: I Fell for a Muslim Boy in College
Here Aditi is sharing her life experiences from age 17-21 and providing reflections on it. If you are at this age group and in love with someone, this is a must read for you to make fully informed decision for … Read the rest
बाइबिल हिंदुओं पर? (Bible on Hindus?)
English version: Bible on Hindus?.
Translation of “Bible on Hindus?” in Hindi language is provided here. We hope it will be helpful to Hindi-speaking couples in Hindu-Christian relationship.
अगर आप ईसाई परिवार में विवाह करना चाहती हैं तो जाने … Read the rest
Buddhist Vietnamese Marriage Registration with a Malaysian Muslim
FERZ says: June 21, 2020
Hi Kiy, I’m in the exact situation (below) as you. I am Malaysian Muslim and my partner Vietnam Buddhist. Please do reply. Really feel lost with this issue. -Ferz
KIY says: May 12, 2017… Read the rest
I Want a Hindu Lover to be 100% Christian Pentacostal
Jennifer says: May 9, 2020
I am also a Pentecostal girl and I am in love with a Hindi guy. I want him to be 100% Christian. Then only my parents will agree. I am really broken. –Jennifer
More information:… Read the rest
Brahmin in Relationship with a Muslim Boy
BRAMHIN says: March 29, 2020
I am in mid-twenty Hindu girl with a job in an MNC. I am in a live-in relationship with a Muslim boy for 3 years. My partner is very supportive of my religion. I told … Read the rest
Sikh Girl Fallen in Love with Muslim
SIMI says: February 15, 2020
Hello,
I am in a situation where I’ve fallen in love with a muslim guy, who believes our relationship will not last as our parents will not accept it, we haven’t told them yet. However … Read the rest
Marrying a Hindu Means Leaving Jainism?
Vikas February 10, 2020
Hi everyone, I’m a non Jain guy in love with a Jain girl. We both love each other a lot. Her Mom is very strict with Jainism and her elder brother too. Its been 3 months … Read the rest
Christian in Love with Malaysian Muslim
C. January 30, 2020
Hi! I am Christian singaporean and my boyfriend is Muslim Malaysian. I do not wish to convert. We are planning to have ceremony in Malaysia and register in Singapore (so i dont have to convert). … Read the rest
Relationship of a Muslim and a CSI Christian
AYISHA Says: January 2, 2020
I’m a Muslim and my bf is a CSI. We have been in a relationship for almost 9 years and wish to marry each other. I am not willing to convert my religion neither he … Read the rest
Catholic(Christian)-Hindu Marriage
If you are in a Catholic(Christian)-Hindu love relationship, this information may help. If you wish to add a correction or other information, comment below.
The law of the Catholic Church forbids another religious wedding ceremony after the Catholic wedding ceremony. … Read the rest
Sunni(Muslim)-Hindu Marriage
If you are in a Sunni(Muslim)-Hindu love relationship, this information may help. If you wish to add a correction or other information, comment below.
When comes to a relationship between a Sunni and a Hindu, the expected outcome of this … Read the rest
Catholic(Christian)-Hindu Relationship?
If you are in a Catholic-Hindu love relationship and considering marriage, this is a must view message. This view is coming from a born Catholic and sharing her personal views based on her life experiences. An important question to ask … Read the rest
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If you are in an interfaith-love-relationship and hoping for an Interfaith Marriage with Equality, this non-profit forum is for you. Wealth of information is collected; like scriptures, historic perspectives, practical issues, laws governing interfaith marriages and real-life experiences from hundreds
… Read the rest More Religious Issues Have Been Coming Up!
Arpita says: January 10, 2019
I am a Hindu girl about to marry a Christian boy. For the past five years religion has not been an issue, but as the wedding date is approaching, more and more issues have been … Read the rest
Unfair Muslim Majority
In my book, I wrote “It is notable that refugees and immigrant Muslims in Christian majority nations demand religious equality but most Muslim majority nations have created laws to marginalize Christians and non-Muslim minorities.” Why?
View the explanation … Read the rest
Muslim Girl in Relationship with a Hindu for 12 Years
Sana says: November 1, 2017 at 12:04 pm
Hi I m Sana. I m in relationships with a Hindu boy. We are in relationships last 12 years. We do true love to each other last 5 years. We are in … 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
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
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
2.7: 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
3.2: Follow Jesus, Not the Church
Jesus was a progressive thinker and believed in adapting to time. Several points are raised to support this assertion.
The Second Commandment describes the jealous and angry God’s stern message against praying to … Read the rest
3.5: A Christian and Hindu Interfaith Marriage of 24 Years in the States
In this book, the author has presented personal life experiences from 81 interfaith couples and their parents as appeared on InterfaithShaadi.org (names have been changed for … Read the rest
3.6: I Chose to Be Baptized when I Was Pregnant
Bharti says:
I think religion is something that is very personal. In different phases of my life, I have felt different pulls. I chose to be baptized when I … Read the rest
3.7: We Agreed to Have Our Children Baptized
Neelam, says:
Hello,
I’m a Hindu woman engaged to a Christian man. We have agreed to have our children baptized but we have agreed that this will not define them as … Read the rest
Section 3.8: I Am a Christian Getting Married to a Hindu
Section 3.8: I Am a Christian Getting Married to a Hindu
Equality in an interfaith marriage is difficult to define. Here, Cathy is trying to find a good balance between two conflicting religious practices and ready for dual religious labeling
Section 3.9: I Am a Christian Mother and My Son Is Marrying a Hindu
Section 3.9: I Am a Christian Mother and My Son Is Marrying a Hindu
Marie says:
I am a Christian mother (Catholic) of a son who is planning to marry a Hindu girl. I have struggled with the exclusivity of … Read the rest
Section 3.10: I Am a Hindu and My Ex-boyfriend a Christian
Section 3.10: I Am a Hindu and My Ex-boyfriend a Christian
Neena says:
This is really a very crucial topic. I am a Hindu and my ex-boyfriend Christian. We were madly in love and wanted to get married but he … Read the rest
Section 3.11: Can I Convert Just for One Day to Get Married?
Section 3.11: Can I Convert Just for One Day to Get Married?
Hindus are used to many forms of God(s) and rituals. Sometimes they do not have a problem adding another God/ritual/religion to please their intended spouse and their parents. … Read the rest
Section 3.12: I Converted without the Knowledge of My Family
Section 3.12: I Converted without the Knowledge of My Family
Fake-conversion just for marriage and without true faith could bring disastrous results later in life. Let’s read Rima’s experience.
Rima says:
My husband and I met during our bachelor degree … Read the rest
Section 3.13: Hindu Girl: I Did Not Agree to Baptize Our Children
Section 3.13: Hindu Girl: I Did Not Agree to Baptize Our Children
Preeti says:
I am a born Hindu and my fiancé is a Catholic. We are planning to tie the knot in 2 years’ time.
Our relationship grows stronger … Read the rest
Section 3.14: A Church Prenuptial Is a Must
Section 3.14: A Church Prenuptial Is a Must
Interfaith couples should not underestimate the powers of religious institutions. They could change your life in many ways, including after death.
Maya says:
I am a Hindu girl in love with a … Read the rest
Section 3.15: It Is a Love Marriage Where We Do Everything except Love
Section 3.15: It Is a Love Marriage Where We Do Everything except Love
This story is a sad example of what can happen when you have “not done your homework” early in the love relationship phase. It is much easier … Read the rest
Section 3.16: I Am Not My Wife’s Husband!
Section 3.16: I Am Not My Wife’s Husband!
Ron says:
Anyone contemplating marriage to a member of an Abrahamic faith is fooling himself or herself if they believe there will not be difficulty. It is a game of “High Stakes … Read the rest
Section 3.17: I’m Hindu and She Is Protestant Christian
Section 3.17: I’m Hindu and She Is Protestant Christian
Hari says:
Hi Admin,
I’m a Hindu guy, and my girlfriend is Protestant Christian.
After 5 years of relationship we’ve decided to get married, and now issues have started. Her cousin … Read the rest
Section 4.1: Jewish-Hindu Marriages
Section 4.1: Jewish-Hindu Marriages
Jews and Hindus do not proselytize and there is no historic conflict between them. In this regard, a Jew-Hindu marriage may have less religious conflicts compared to a union with a Christian or a Muslim. There … Read the rest
FAQ: Jewish-Hindu Marriages
Q Do you have to sign a Ketubah prenuptial and endorse the Second of the Ten Commandments?
Q Do your sons have to have religious bris circumcision, an irreversible procedure done without the child’s consent and without compelling scientific merit?… Read the rest
Section 4.2: Ketubah: Jewish Marriage Contract
Section 4.2: Ketubah: Jewish Marriage Contract
A ketubah (meaning written thing) is a Jewish prenuptial agreement. It is considered an integral part of a traditional Jewish marriage, and outlines the rights and responsibilities of the groom, in relation to the … Read the rest
Section 4.3: Parents Are Usually Left with No Options
Section 4.3: Parents Are Usually Left with No Options
Mahesh says:
Hindu-Jew Marriage situation: I found this Forum very interesting. In my opinion, observation or experience, we as parents, are usually left with no options, but to yield or concede … Read the rest
Section 5.1: Hindu-Muslim Marriages
Section 5.1: Hindu-Muslim Marriages
Interfaith marriage is one of the most fundamental sinful actions in Islam after shirk, rebellion against parental authority and killing a person without any legal reason. However, according to our research, 45% of Muslims marry … Read the rest
Section 5.1: FAQ: Hindu-Muslim Marriages
Next Section, Next Chapter, Prior Section, Prior Chapter
A Chapter from the book Interfaith Marriages: Share and Respect with Equality is posted here. View some of others chapters from the book here.
Video messages by the author
How to … Read the rest
Section 5.2: Nikaah: The Muslim Marriage Contract
Section 5.2: Nikaah: The Muslim Marriage Contract
Islamic Law permits a Muslim man to marry up to four (non-Muslim; Koran 4:3) women from the People of the Book (that is, Christians and Jews) but all of the children must be … Read the rest