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Re: Marriage between Hindu and Muslim
> Tinku <dvg01042@mail.everyday.no> writes:
> ssundar@avana.net wrote:
>
> >> A very good friend of mine is in a relationship with a Muslim and she is
> >> Hindu.
> >>
> >> They would like to get married but according to Islam she would have to
> >> convert. Since she is very committed to Hinduism, conversion to Islam is
> >> not an option that she is willing to consider. Is it possible for them to
> >> marry without either one of them converting??? Can such a marriage work???
> >>
> >> She would like to hear your views on this matter, especially from those in a
> >> relationship such as hers.
>
Hello Tinku and Sundar,
What has been said so far on this is incorrect. Firstly, in Malaysia there a Muslim (Malay) men who have
married Hindu women and remained in their respective religions. Everything boils down to
understanding each other and accepting each others values. If whats between them is real love then
thats where God is irrespective of religion, caste or creed. Please do not discourage people in fanatic
ways. Religions without fanatic people is the most glorious thing that could ever happen.
Secondly, It is agreed that Islamic religious authority will insist on the conversion but again this is the
test between the couple which can only answered by them. Hinduism will and has not by itself (with the
exception of the fanatics) interfered in any man's decision. What's right and wrong must be determined
by them. LET ME STRESS AGAIN THERE IS NO CONVERSION IN HINDUISM. Therefore, the
muslim man is also a hindu as the Lord Krishna says in the Bhagavad Gita "All Paths Lead to me". The
"me" here is not reflecting the "Hindu" Krishna, but refers to God, the formless one as per Islam,
himself.
Therefore, from what I have seen in Malaysia, it is my firm believe that the marriage between the muslim
gentleman and the Hindu Lady will definitely work as long as they accept the religious constrains that
exists. Now the question on the children comes up. In Malaysia, I know a couple who have left that
decision to the child when he is of the right age. There could be problems but who said best things in
the world are for free.
So, to the couple I would like to wish all the best and may the one universal God bless them.
Murugappan Ramanathan
