Is a muslim women who marries a non-muslim, still a muslim by definition?

[iamsharky789]

Is a muslim women who marries a non-muslim, still a muslim by definition?

I just read an article that inter-faith marriages are on the significantly on the rise between muslim women and non-muslim men. But after reading the quran, my understanding is that it is not allowed. But what happens when it does happen and it is valid legally. The women continues to practice and if they have children, then they are usually exposed to both sets of religious views.

I think that should be the case regardless but by definition are the women still muslim or are they just in some kind of grey zone? They are not kaffirs though?

Men can marry non-muslim women if they are monotheistic.

I hope more muslim women continue do participate in inter-faith marriage because things like that can only progress the religion.

 

[Assad91]

You remind me of someone

 

[iamsharky789]

You remind me of someone

Do you play poker?

 

[Smart_Guy]

Yes, she is still a Muslim by definition.

 

[Godobeyer]

Yes, She is muslim , but i as i know she is sinner .

 

[iamsharky789]

Yes, She is muslim , but i as i know she is sinner .

Is there a word for that? What about the children and are they different children brought up where the father is the muslim if they still choose to accept islam? Wouldn't that be considered a flaw in the quran if the kids end up being muslim since the quran basically refutes the idea that a women cannot marry a non-muslim?

 

[iamsharky789]

Found this from

"The answer to this question is that, women are somewhat weak and emotional by nature. Then the husband has been given a caretaking and controlling role over the wife. As such, it is very likely that the muslim wife may fall prey and become impressed with her husbands faith. The chances of the husband becoming affected by his wifes faith are remote, thus the difference between the two situations is clear.

Moreover, by marrying a christian or a jewish man, the status of the muslim wife would be affected, for the wife normally takes the nationality and status given by her husbands law. A christian or a jewish woman marrying a suslim man would be expected eventually to accept Islam, while the possibility of a muslim woman changing her faith to that of her husband is very likely. Therefore, only muslim men were given this permission of marrying with women from the people of the book."

'Halal' interfaith unions rise among UK women

'Halal' interfaith unions rise among UK women - Features - Al Jazeera English

 

[Knight of Albion]

People should marry out of love and if they are of a different faith then one should just accept it, be happy for them and wish them well.

Through the mingling of religions comes understanding and tolerance. Association in friendship or marriage can only be a good thing for the world.

 

[iamsharky789]

People should marry out of love and if they are of a different faith then one should just accept it, be happy for them and wish them well.

Through the mingling of religions comes understanding and tolerance. Association in friendship or marriage can only be a good thing for the world.

I totally agree. The couple should be allowed to live in peace and not persecuted by the muslim governments and communities. But why is it so frown upon and considered a crime if it happens.

 

[Jayhawker Soule]

Found this from

"The answer to this question is that, women are somewhat weak and emotional by nature. Then the husband has been given a caretaking and controlling role over the wife. As such, it is very likely that the muslim wife may fall prey and become impressed with her husbands faith. The chances of the husband becoming affected by his wifes faith are remote, thus the difference between the two situations is clear…"

Clearly chauvinist. I suspect that there are large number of Muslims (of both sexes) that reject such explanations as an unfortunate legacy from the past.

 

[Assad91]

Men can marry non-muslim women if they are monotheistic

Well I see you're one who knows al the various fatwas concerning this subject. How'd u do tat?

 

[Smart_Guy]

This thread is a slap on the face for me...

I'm not married

 

[iamsharky789]

Well I see you're one who knows al the various fatwas concerning this subject. How'd u do tat?

That is from same source that I got the other paragraph. I do not know anything about "various fatwas." What do you mean by that?

 

[iamsharky789]

This thread is a slap on the face for me...

I'm not married

Why is it a slap? You should be happy for those who get married.

 

[Smart_Guy]

Why is it a slap? You should be happy for those who get married.

I am. I'm only sympathizing with my self whenever I see talks about marriage.

But no complaints here. I'm cool

 

[iamsharky789]

I am. I'm only sympathizing with my self whenever I see talks about marriage.

But no complaints here. I'm cool

So you wound't encourage it but if a female family member in your home chose to marry a non-muslim, you would be fine.

 

[Assad91]

You have many assumptions, bigotry and immaturity

 

[iamsharky789]

You have many assumptions, bigotry and immaturity

How? Please give insight.

 

[Smart_Guy]

So you wound't encourage it but if a female family member in your home chose to marry a non-muslim, you would be fine.

Sorry, I don't get your point. All I said was something generic that it always hits me when I hear about marriage because I can't get married for personal reasons that's all. Partially off topic.

 

[Sees]

I would think most would know she is already a liberal or moderate Muslim, and they would not be very surprised or offended, since it already sank in that she is a bit more independent.