I think '
@MiszShortee786' is acting incredibly naive and from this
beyond ridiculous argument is quite limited in knowledge.
First off let me clear that Muslims are no better that Non-Muslims as Non-Muslims are no better than Muslims, as a Muslim I was lucky enough to be taught that (fresh from the Hadith).
With regards to the issue of 'not understanding' Islam. I don't really think that's the problem.
Although Islam is a complicated system like any other religion, I think it's the characteristics tangential to British Muslims today that are far more complicated and more easily understood, by people struggling the same hardships.
For example, if I make the innocent assumption that the OP is an ethnic minority or child of one, this brings in a whole sh*tload of more issues to consider.
I speak from experience, it's not explaining my religion, to my non-Muslim friends that's the difficult part; the issue lies in telling my same friends:
I can't walk through an Asian neighbourhood with a girl of any race/religion because of how fast news will travel and how my whole
family name will be dishonoured at the rest of the community will look down on me.Or that I couldn't stay out later than a certain time otherwise I'd have 30 missed calls and a stern mother waiting with a sandal in her hand .Though my examples are very simple and basic, some issues can be more delicate to talk about, the culture set by first-generation Muslim migrants truly is
toxic and really doesn't help any of the modern issues Islam faces today.
With regards to the OPs post,
Although strict guidelines have been set for relationships in Islam; Islam does
not teach force and only God can judge you when the time comes.
Do what's best for you and makes you happiest.
Note: Islam touches each corner of the globe with Muslims coming in every colour and shape, this includes cultures and upbringing.
My girlfriend doesn't wear a hijab and I don't really care for the approval of my parents (even though they would still approve). My opinion, if you make the (rather dumb) move of leaving your boyfriend because he's not a Muslim, you'll feel crappy just like any other break-up. But I'm sure you'll still find someone
muslim or not.
Peace