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Um so my bf is muslim and im christian, i just wanted to know how that would work? any help please hes not like super strict but strict enough

Reply 1

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by MARIA_3
Um so my bf is muslim and im christian, i just wanted to know how that would work? any help please hes not like super strict but strict enough

as long as you love each other and you understand each others belifes without getting into an argument. you are perfect for each other
I can't see that working if I'm honest. I think there will be far too many disagreements over fundamental things, especially if you go on to have children together.

I wish you all the best if you do try to make it work, but I'm really skeptical.

Reply 3

It won't work.
If he won't be hard to deal with, someone in his family will make it hard.

Reply 4

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by MARIA_3
Um so my bf is muslim and im christian, i just wanted to know how that would work? any help please hes not like super strict but strict enough

If your boyfriend “Muslim”. Probably one of the things his family will ask is conversion. Are you willing to convert to Islam? What about the raising of your children won’t he want them raised as Muslims?

Sorry but don’t see it working… :dontknow:

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by Mohammed_2000
If your boyfriend “Muslim”. Probably one of the things his family will ask is conversion. Are you willing to convert to Islam? What about the raising of your children won’t he want them raised as Muslims?
Sorry but don’t see it working… :dontknow:

his mom was christian when she married his dad and she chose to convert she wasnt made too um yh

Reply 6

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by PinkMobilePhone
I can't see that working if I'm honest. I think there will be far too many disagreements over fundamental things, especially if you go on to have children together.
I wish you all the best if you do try to make it work, but I'm really skeptical.

thanks um well i mean im not exactly the religious type so like idk

Reply 7

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by MARIA_3
his mom was christian when she married his dad and she chose to convert she wasnt made too um yh

Yeah but it’s not about being made though. Considering the fact your boyfriend from a “strict” family maybe he won’t have anything to say in regards to whether you convert to Islam or not but someone from his family might, Dad especially. In regards to raising children are you happy of the idea of your kids being raised as Muslims if he wants them to be raised as Muslims?

Reply 8

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by MARIA_3
Um so my bf is muslim and im christian, i just wanted to know how that would work? any help please hes not like super strict but strict enough
Hi.. so your bf is actually not following the rules of his religion by dating you in the first place. So he might as well convert for you

Reply 9

i doubt he's strict since he's dating you in the first place - islam forbids it
he'll probably just use you, and marry a muslim girl tbh

Reply 10

in truth, no one posting will know if it will work, there are several variables, and you haven't posted (not that you have to) any other details. I've married out of my religion, it works for me.
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Reply 11

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by MARIA_3
Um so my bf is muslim and im christian, i just wanted to know how that would work? any help please hes not like super strict but strict enough

yeesh... good luck girl, i reckon you're gonna need it

Reply 12

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by Mohammed_2000
Yeah but it’s not about being made though. Considering the fact your boyfriend from a “strict” family maybe he won’t have anything to say in regards to whether you convert to Islam or not but someone from his family might, Dad especially. In regards to raising children are you happy of the idea of your kids being raised as Muslims if he wants them to be raised as Muslims?

well he's always said he wants his kids to choose themselves if that makes sense?

Reply 13

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by meenu89
in truth, no one posting will know if it will work, there are several variables, and you haven't posted (not that you have to) any other details. I've married out of my religion, it works for me.

um can u give examples?

Reply 14

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by Ciel.
i doubt he's strict since he's dating you in the first place - islam forbids it
he'll probably just use you, and marry a muslim girl tbh

Yeah that’s true, I’ve seen it happen enough. They usually don’t end up working out because the Muslim family applies too much pressure and judgement. Good luck tho OP x

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