Muslim interfaith marriages

I see it becoming more common amongst the Muslims I have met(I have met a lot).

But one thing is that I see loads of men marrying women from other religious backgrounds, but I see very few Muslim women doing the same. I do know a few Muslim women who married non-Muslims, but compared to men it is much less likely.

Particularly the men I met from Iran, Turkey and Kurdish men. I see a lot of them marrying white girls. I actually see it as a positive thing. But I'm just curious to why there is a bigger stigma attached to women doing it.

Reply 1

HumbleBee_x

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The reason why you see very few Muslim women marrying non-Muslim men is because its haram.

Reply 2

londonmyst

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Some islamic sects allow both women and men to marry people of other religions.
Many sects allow men to marry outside of the religion but strongly discourage women from doing so.
There are also a few sects that forbid all interfaith marriage and a few groups the have banned sunni-shia marriages too.

Reply 3

Anonymous #1

women are most fussy
men just want something to pump. they'll take anyone

i've read posts from asian men who have been rejected by asian women so they marry a white one and then brag about it to asian women haha in desperation to make asian women jealous its like buddy if they rejected you then they wouldn't be jealous and 2. you can smell your bitterness from here. if you are so happy with your non-asian wife why are you trying to make asian women jealous??

Reply 4

Neptism7

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Muslim Men are allowed to marry Christian/Jewish Women(But not Polytheist or Atheist). Muslim Women can only marry Muslim Men according to a Authentic Hadith.

(edited 4 years ago)

Reply 5

Carlo96

OP

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Original post by Anonymous

women are most fussy
men just want something to pump. they'll take anyone

i've read posts from asian men who have been rejected by asian women so they marry a white one and then brag about it to asian women haha in desperation to make asian women jealous its like buddy if they rejected you then they wouldn't be jealous and 2. you can smell your bitterness from here. if you are so happy with your non-asian wife why are you trying to make asian women jealous??

But what happens to all the leftover Muslim women that are too many because so many of the guys have married non-Muslims?

Reply 6

Carlo96

OP

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Original post by Neptism7

Muslim Men are allowed to marry Christian/Jewish Women(But not Polytheist or Atheist). Muslim Women can only marry Muslim Men according to a Authentic Hadith.

I know this, but I'll be honest I really don't understand why this is. It doesn't make sense

Reply 7

Studentnewcastle

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I also fancied marrying a non muslim man the reason we dont do it its cause its haram and forbidden for women while its okay for men cause the children take up the mother faith... i dont mind marrying a non muslim but most of them don’t see me as a potential wife or gf cause they assume am religious and will not accept them

Reply 8

username4889668

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Why would you want to marry a non-Muslim...

Reply 9

Anonymous #1

Original post by Carlo96

But what happens to all the leftover Muslim women that are too many because so many of the guys have married non-Muslims?

lol good thing most muslim men want up to 4 wives then... and that a lot of them end up divorcing their non-muslim wives at some point

Reply 10

Neptism7

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Original post by Carlo96

I know this, but I'll be honest I really don't understand why this is. It doesn't make sense

There's a specific Hadith that clarifies it but I can't seem to find it.
It's mostly based on safety. Interfaith marriage isn't something simple, many compromises must be made by both partners. Therefore, there is a potential for a outbreak of violence where the women could be the victim. For example, which faith the child chooses to follow.
Another reason is the restrictions Islam places on Muslim Men in a relationship. These restrictions must be followed by Muslim Men as they are ordered to. However, Non Muslim Men may not have the same restrictions to be subdued by.
Also note that Muslim Men should push to marry Muslim Women rather than Non Muslim Women. Love shouldn't be prioritized over faith.
Hope that clarifies everything.

Reply 11

Jang Gwangnam

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Original post by Carlo96

I see it becoming more common amongst the Muslims I have met(I have met a lot).

But one thing is that I see loads of men marrying women from other religious backgrounds, but I see very few Muslim women doing the same. I do know a few Muslim women who married non-Muslims, but compared to men it is much less likely.

Particularly the men I met from Iran, Turkey and Kurdish men. I see a lot of them marrying white girls. I actually see it as a positive thing. But I'm just curious to why there is a bigger stigma attached to women doing it.

For men it's allowed, but muslim woman are preferred.

For woman it's not allowed, idk why.

Reply 12

Studentnewcastle

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Original post by Carlo96

I know this, but I'll be honest I really don't understand why this is. It doesn't make sense

Its haram but some dont care including me i rather be happy with a non muslim than miserable with a muslim

Reply 13

Anonymous #2

Original post by Carlo96

I know this, but I'll be honest I really don't understand why this is. It doesn't make sense

Because men are MORE LIKELY to not get manipulated by women. So a women won’t be able to change his religion. If a woman married a Christian, she can easily get manipulated and change religions. I’m not saying it’s not possible for a man to get manipulated by a women, I’m just saying men are more likely to

Reply 14

Anonymous #3

I think it is stupid how people restrict themselves to marrying someone from the same faith/race etc as them only just because their religion forbids interfaith marriages. What if they never meet someone or what if they do but they aren't compatible? Just because they're the same doesn't mean the marriage will work. Marriage is about compatibility and being happy together for life. I think people should marry whoever they want and not think a about beliefs/faith,race etc. They definitely shouldn't think about what others will say especially family because at the end of the day it is their life none else's and they have to live with the person they chose,

Reply 15

verycoolperson

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Original post by Studentnewcastle

Its haram but some dont care including me i rather be happy with a non muslim than miserable with a muslim

that sounds like a statement of disbelief [in Islam]

Reply 16

verycoolperson

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its permitted for a man to marry a woman of the book however it is worse than marrying a Muslim woman
it is prohibited for a muslim woman to marry a non muslim and this has been the majority opinion since the time of the sahaba

Reply 17

samrichardsonn

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I believe it's to do with when the married couple have kids, the kids will take the fathers religion. I may be wrong

Reply 18

Carlo96

OP

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Original post by samrichardsonn

I believe it's to do with when the married couple have kids, the kids will take the fathers religion. I may be wrong

But the child is more likely to take the mother's religion. If you look at who generally does the more nurturing for the child, it is the mother. Even in cases where the parents are divorced, it is usually the mother who keeps the children.