Is Hindu-Muslim marriage possible?<\\/strong><\\/span><\\/h3>\\n \ Yes, \\u201cHindu\\u201d-Muslim everlasting happy married life is possible. In most cases, the fault is not with the scriptures, but with the interpretation that the person has learned.<\\/p>\\n Is conversion for nikah a must?<\\/strong><\\/span><\\/h3>\\n The Quran<\\/a> states, \\u201cYou shall not marry mushrik women (idolaters or those who ascribe God\\u2019s attributes to other than Allah) unless they accept the faith. A believing slave woman is better than a mushrik woman, even though she may please you.\\u201d (Quran 2:221)<\\/p>\\n Hinduism considers marriage a sacred union, but Islamic nikah<\\/strong> (marriage) is a contract to obey Allah. A non-Muslim, especially a Hindu, is expected to take an oath of shahadah before the nikah.<\\/p>\\n Shahadah<\\/strong> is the declaration that there is no god but Allah and Prophet Mohammad is the messenger of Allah. Associating partners (like Lord Shiva) with Allah, including worshipping idols<\\/a> (murtis), offering prayers or supplications to anyone, living or dead, is the greatest of all sins.<\\/p>\\n A Hindu marriage is not a valid marriage under Islamic laws. The union of a man and a woman without a valid nikah is considered adultery, khalwat or zina, punishable by stoning to death (Bukhari 6:60:79) or public canning<\\/a>.<\\/p>\\n In short, for a Hindu, conversion to Islam before nikah is a must<\\/strong>. (Read Malaysian Marriage Laws<\\/a>)<\\/p>\\n Stricter rules for a Dharmic<\\/strong><\\/span><\\/h3>\\n****** *\* Islam has very strict requirements for marriage. The requirements are stricter for a Dharmic (Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains or Hindus) than for Christians or Jews (People of the Book; Abrahamic).<\\/p>\\n *\* ******In most cases, a Dharmic in a relationship with a Muslim does not learn some of these expectations until shortly before the wedding. After a romantic relationship that has lasted for years, reluctantly accepting the religious conversion may be the only way of averting a marital gridlock<\\/strong>.<\\/p>\\n Conversion to Islam is a one-way street <\\/strong><\\/span><\\/h3>\\n The Muslim caliphates called on all Muslim civilians to participate in the defense of the Islamic State against attacks by non-Muslims. Religious conversion from Islam was therefore conceptualized as a serious criminal offense punishable by death. Mohammad said, \\u201cWhoever changes his Islamic religion, let him be put to death.\\u201d (Bukhari 9:84:57) This is because a former Muslim would endanger the existence of all Muslims if he or she allied himself with an enemy of Islam. (Source<\\/a>) (read also Hindus in Malaysia<\\/a>)<\\/p>\\n Reform in Islam<\\/strong><\\/span><\\/h3>\\n Practically speaking, there is no Imam in this world who would perform a nikah wedding without the Shahadah, the religious conversion of the Hindu. However, there are two exceptions. The Ismaili Muslim<\\/a> community does not require religious conversion for the nikah, but hopes that the children will be raised in the Ismaili faith.<\\/p>\\n Dr. Mike Mohamed Ghouse<\\/a> believes that Hindus are not Kafirs and that a Muslim girl can therefore marry a Hindu<\\/strong>. He has conducted many \\u201cHindu\\u201d-Muslim marriages. However, it should be noted that such marriages may not be valid<\\/strong> when traveling to or settling in most Islamic countries.<\\/p>\\n It is hoped that the realization will prevail in the minds of Muslims that<\\/p>\\n \\nmore than 1 billion Hindus are not kafirs<\\/a> but equal citizens in the Kingdom of Allah, and<\\/li>\\ntherefore, there is no need to convert the Hindu for the nikah.<\\/li>\\n<\\/ul>\\n \"\"<\\/a><\\/p>\\n Fusion of Hindu-Muslim weddings<\\/strong><\\/span><\\/h3>\\n According to anecdotal evidence and our experience<\\/a> with many young people in love relationships, most Hindu-Muslim marriages are performed only by nikah and in very few cases by a civil, secular wedding. The nikah is performed after the Hindu fianc\\u00e9(e) converts to Islam and in the presence of a few relatives from the former Hindu spouse\\u2019s family.<\\/p>\\n In a very few cases, the Hindu vivaha is also performed after the Islamic nikah. However, after conversion, this Hindu wedding is totally superfluous, \\u00a0as it is a Muslim-Muslim wedding performed by a Hindu priest in the presence of all celebrating Hindus. In general, Muslim relatives will not participate in the Hindu ceremony because gods other than Allah are worshipped.<\\/p>\\n At least until now, there has been no fusion of Hindu-Muslim wedding rituals.<\\/p>\\n A marriage is a union of two families<\\/strong><\\/span><\\/h3>\\n************** *\* **************A marriage is not only a union of two individuals, but believe it or not, it is a union of two families and two communities. Historically, Islam and Hinduism have been at odds for more than 1300 years in India. Much of this history dates back to the Muslim invasions of India, the repeated destruction of Hindu temples (e.g., Somanath in Gujarat), the imposition of the jizya tax on Hindus, and forced conversion to Islam. This history will inevitably affect the lives of an interfaith couple.<\\/p>\\n Hindu-Muslim interfaith marriage with equality<\\/a> is possible only if both spouses and their extended families are willing to share two religious beliefs and follow each other\\u2019s practices without coercing each other.<\\/p>\\n Who will convert?<\\/strong><\\/span><\\/h3>\\n Hindus do not proselytize, and there is no obligation for a non-Hindu to convert to Hindu Dharma<\\/a> before marriage. In most cases, the Muslim can try to convince the Hindu who wants to marry to convert to Islam (through Shahadah), as this is required in Islam. However, the Muslim does not have to reciprocate as this is not prescribed in Hinduism.<\\/p>\\n Formal religious conversion to Hinduism<\\/a> is possible, and Muslims should be given this option to be fair and allow both spouses to have equal interfaith relations!<\\/p>\\n Love-Jihad<\\/strong><\\/span><\\/h3>\\n Keeping the expectation of religious conversion quiet for years in a love relationship should be a cause for concern. Read all the details about Muslims\\u2019 concern about this term and the author\\u2019s views on love-proselytism here<\\/a>.<\\/p>\\n What will be the religion of the children?<\\/strong><\\/span><\\/h3>\\n******************** *\* If a proud Hindu wants to avoid religious conversion, choosing not to follow the Islamic nikah is the only option. However, problems arise when raising children with two religions<\\/strong>.<\\/p>\\n *\* Young children can easily become confused by conflicting messages. For example, when they visit a Hindu or Jain temple, they are told to believe in, respect, and bow to different forms of God. However, when they visit a mosque, they hear exactly the opposite messages. When children are confronted with such contradictory ideas, they may lose faith in God or religion.<\\/p>\\n *\* ********************It is possible that the Hindu spouse may later be forbidden to practice his or her Dharmic religion, so that the children are unable to learn and follow it. Also, the Muslim spouse or his or her family may not want to participate in Hindu religious activities while they are in the Hindu parent\\u2019s home. When the honeymoon ends and transitions into normal married life, these issues become sore points in married life<\\/strong>.<\\/p>\\n Legal consequences<\\/strong><\\/span><\\/h3>\\n******************** *\* ********************Marriages are made in heaven, but divorces are very painful, especially if you have children. It is very important to find out what the persons\\u2019 expectations are and put it in writing to avoid later entanglements. It is extremely important to put in writing that the children are to be raised in the BOTH faiths<\\/strong>.<\\/p>\\n Ten questions to ask a Muslim (who is dating a Hindu)<\\/strong><\\/span><\\/h3>\\n******************** *\* If you are Hindu, you should ask your Muslim partner these questions. Even if you do not care about some of these points, you should definitely ask him or her these questions to find out if this person is a religious fanatic. Sooner rather than later, inform both parents of your decision.<\\/p>\\n *\* Do you (Muslims) concur?<\\/strong><\\/p>\\n *\* 1.<\\/strong> \\u00a0We will have a Hindu wedding.<\\/p>\\n *\* \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n *\* Notes:<\\/p>\\n *\* 2.<\\/strong> We will not have Islamic nikah since that requires conversion.<\\/p>\\n *\* \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n *\* Notes<\\/p>\\n *\* 3.<\\/strong> I will not accept a Muslim name, not even as a namesake.<\\/p>\\n *\* \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n *\* Notes:<\\/p>\\n *\* 4.<\\/strong> I will not eat cow or other animal meat. No one will pressure me about it.<\\/p>\\n *\* \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n *\* Notes:<\\/p>\\n *\* 5.<\\/strong> I will not put on a veil or any type of face cover. However, as a Hindu, I will put on a bindi and wear a sari on special occasions.<\\/p>\\n *\* \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n *\* Notes:<\\/p>\\n *\* 6.<\\/strong> I will worship Hindu Gods at home and have a murti of Lord Ganesh in our living room.<\\/p>\\n *\* \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n *\* Notes:<\\/p>\\n *\* 7.<\\/strong> Our children will have Dharmic names, and not Arabic once.<\\/p>\\n *\* \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n *\* ********************Notes:<\\/p>\\n 8.<\\/strong> Our children and I (a Hindu male) will not undergo religious circumcision<\\/a>.<\\/p>\\n \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n Notes:<\\/p>\\n 9.<\\/strong> Our children will be raised in the Hindu faith, not the Islamic faith.<\\/p>\\n \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n Notes:<\\/p>\\n 10.<\\/strong> When my child or I die, we will be cremated as per Hindu practices.<\\/p>\\n \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n Notes:<\\/p>\\n \\u00a0<\\/span><\\/p>\\n Ten questions to ask a Hindu (who is dating with Muslim)<\\/strong><\\/span><\\/h3>\\n******************** *\* To help you (Muslim) make an informed decision, please discuss these points with your prospective Hindu spouse. Even if you do not care about some of these points, it is important to ask him or her these questions to understand if this person is willing to accept Islamic practices. Inform both parents of your decision sooner rather than later.<\\/p>\\n *\* \\u00a0Do you (Hindu) concur?\\u00a0<\\/strong><\\/p>\\n *\* 1.<\\/strong> For nikah, you will have to convert to Islam and accept a Muslim name.<\\/p>\\n *\* \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n *\* Notes:<\\/p>\\n *\* 2.<\\/strong> I (as a Muslim) cannot be a part of your Hindu wedding ceremony.<\\/p>\\n *\* \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n *\* Notes:<\\/p>\\n *\* 3.<\\/strong> After conversion, you (a former Hindu) are unable to attend your Hindu temple or celebrate Hindu holidays.<\\/p>\\n *\* \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n *\* Notes:<\\/p>\\n *\* 4.<\\/strong> You cannot have any Hindu god symbols, like Ganesh, in our Muslim home.<\\/p>\\n *\* \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n *\* Notes:<\\/p>\\n *\* 5.<\\/strong> You will have to cook meat and be a part of Bakra-Eid and other celebrations.<\\/p>\\n *\* \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n *\* Notes:<\\/p>\\n *\* 6.<\\/strong> You will have to perform namaz five times a day.<\\/p>\\n *\* \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n *\* Notes:<\\/p>\\n *\* 7.<\\/strong> As a Muslim, we must donate 2.5% of our joint assets every year.<\\/p>\\n *\* \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n *\* ********************Notes:<\\/p>\\n 8.<\\/strong> Our sons and you (a Hindu male) will have circumcision<\\/a>.<\\/p>\\n \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n Notes:<\\/p>\\n 9.<\\/strong> Our children will have only Arabic names and be raised only in Islam, not Hinduism.<\\/p>\\n \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n Notes:<\\/p>\\n 10.<\\/strong> Our children and you (a former Hindu) will have Islamic burial rights and be put in a grave.<\\/p>\\n \\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Agree\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0\\u00a0 Decline<\\/p>\\n Notes:<\\/p>\\n Find a middle ground<\\/strong><\\/span><\\/h3>\\n********************** *\* Hindu-Muslim couples should answer these 10 questions above. However, you may find that there are many irreconcilable differences, and a \\u201cmiddle ground\\u201d is not possible (e.g., conversion, child\\u2019s first name, circumcision, last rites, etc.). However, as uncomfortable as it may be, the main focus should be on these unresolvable points.<\\/p>\\n *\* **********************Many of these issues will come into effect later when you are fighting for custody of your child after the divorce. Some promises made with good intentions could work against you<\\/strong> in court<\\/strong>, so it\\u2019s important to think critically and be honest.<\\/p>\\n Find out who is expected to make the greatest sacrifices today and if this marriage will be one of equality<\\/a>.<\\/p>\\n Recommendations for Hindu-Muslim Couples<\\/strong><\\/span><\\/h3>\\n\\nInterfaith relationships should be based on mutual respect for both<\\/a> religions, and marriage should be entered into without imposing a religious conversion on the prospective spouse.<\\/li>\\nAfter marriage, the faith of both spouses should be equally respected and taken into account in domestic life, especially in raising children.<\\/li>\\nChildren should have the opportunity to make a decision about their faith on their own as adults. Children will eventually find their own solutions to their parent\\u2019s irreconcilable religious differences.<\\/li>\\n<\\/ul>\\nView these videos by Interfaith Shaadi<\\/strong><\\/span><\\/h3>\\n\\nHindu-Muslim marriages<\\/a><\\/li>\\nSharia on Hindu-Muslim marriages<\\/a><\\/li>\\n10-reasons to say no BBS<\\/a><\\/li>\\n<\\/ul>\\n**** \"\"<\\/a> Hindu-Muslim Shaadi (in Hindi, available at Amazon)<\\/figcaption><\\/figure>\\nFurther Readings:<\\/strong><\\/span><\\/h3>\\n**** Hindu-Muslim Marriages: When Gandhi and Mohammed Meet<\\/a><\\/p>\\n Hindu-phobia and Muslim-phobia in Intermarriage<\\/a><\\/p>\\n 99% of Interfaith Marriage Bans Found in Muslim Nations<\\/a> (video<\\/a>)<\\/p>\\n Circumcision: Science, Faith or Superstition?<\\/a><\\/p>\\n Idol-worshiper: Who Is and Who Is Not?<\\/a><\\/p>\\n Hindus are not kafir<\\/a><\\/p>\\n Love-Jihad: Use and misuse of the term<\\/a><\\/p>\\n The Status of Hindus in Malaysia: A Travelogue<\\/a><\\/p>\\n Indonesia\\u2019s Ban on Interfaith Marriages: A Blow to Religious Freedom<\\/a><\\/p>\\n Conversion for Marriage<\\/a><\\/p>\\n Zohran Mamdani: NYC Mayor Hopeful with Interfaith Roots<\\/a><\\/p>\\n<\\/body><\\/html>\\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Interfaith marriage is one of the most fundamental sins in Islam after shirk, rebellion against parental authority and killing a human being without legal reason. However, according to our research, 45% of Muslims in America marry outside their faith. 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Interfaith marriage is one of the most fundamental sins in Islam after shirk, rebellion against parental authority and killing a human being without legal reason. However, according to our research, 45% of Muslims in America<\/a> marry outside their faith. It is common practice for this \u201cinterfaith\u201d marriage problem to be resolved by converting the Hindu fianc\u00e9(e) to Islam.<\/p>\n

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Is Hindu-Muslim marriage possible?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n \ Yes, \u201cHindu\u201d-Muslim everlasting happy married life is possible. In most cases, the fault is not with the scriptures, but with the interpretation that the person has learned.<\/p>\n Is conversion for nikah a must?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n The Quran<\/a> states, \u201cYou shall not marry mushrik women (idolaters or those who ascribe God\u2019s attributes to other than Allah) unless they accept the faith. A believing slave woman is better than a mushrik woman, even though she may please you.\u201d (Quran 2:221)<\/p>\n Hinduism considers marriage a sacred union, but Islamic nikah<\/strong> (marriage) is a contract to obey Allah. A non-Muslim, especially a Hindu, is expected to take an oath of shahadah before the nikah.<\/p>\n Shahadah<\/strong> is the declaration that there is no god but Allah and Prophet Mohammad is the messenger of Allah. Associating partners (like Lord Shiva) with Allah, including worshipping idols<\/a> (murtis), offering prayers or supplications to anyone, living or dead, is the greatest of all sins.<\/p>\n A Hindu marriage is not a valid marriage under Islamic laws. The union of a man and a woman without a valid nikah is considered adultery, khalwat or zina, punishable by stoning to death (Bukhari 6:60:79) or public canning<\/a>.<\/p>\n In short, for a Hindu, conversion to Islam before nikah is a must<\/strong>. (Read Malaysian Marriage Laws<\/a>)<\/p>\n Stricter rules for a Dharmic<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n Islam has very strict requirements for marriage. The requirements are stricter for a Dharmic (Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains or Hindus) than for Christians or Jews (People of the Book; Abrahamic).<\/p>\n In most cases, a Dharmic in a relationship with a Muslim does not learn some of these expectations until shortly before the wedding. After a romantic relationship that has lasted for years, reluctantly accepting the religious conversion may be the only way of averting a marital gridlock<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Conversion to Islam is a one-way street <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n The Muslim caliphates called on all Muslim civilians to participate in the defense of the Islamic State against attacks by non-Muslims. Religious conversion from Islam was therefore conceptualized as a serious criminal offense punishable by death. Mohammad said, \u201cWhoever changes his Islamic religion, let him be put to death.\u201d (Bukhari 9:84:57) This is because a former Muslim would endanger the existence of all Muslims if he or she allied himself with an enemy of Islam. (Source<\/a>) (read also Hindus in Malaysia<\/a>)<\/p>\n Reform in Islam<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n Practically speaking, there is no Imam in this world who would perform a nikah wedding without the Shahadah, the religious conversion of the Hindu. However, there are two exceptions. The Ismaili Muslim<\/a> community does not require religious conversion for the nikah, but hopes that the children will be raised in the Ismaili faith.<\/p>\n Dr. Mike Mohamed Ghouse<\/a> believes that Hindus are not Kafirs and that a Muslim girl can therefore marry a Hindu<\/strong>. He has conducted many \u201cHindu\u201d-Muslim marriages. However, it should be noted that such marriages may not be valid<\/strong> when traveling to or settling in most Islamic countries.<\/p>\n It is hoped that the realization will prevail in the minds of Muslims that<\/p>\n \nmore than 1 billion Hindus are not kafirs<\/a> but equal citizens in the Kingdom of Allah, and<\/li>\ntherefore, there is no need to convert the Hindu for the nikah.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Fusion of Hindu-Muslim weddings<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n According to anecdotal evidence and our experience<\/a> with many young people in love relationships, most Hindu-Muslim marriages are performed only by nikah and in very few cases by a civil, secular wedding. The nikah is performed after the Hindu fianc\u00e9(e) converts to Islam and in the presence of a few relatives from the former Hindu spouse\u2019s family.<\/p>\n In a very few cases, the Hindu vivaha is also performed after the Islamic nikah. However, after conversion, this Hindu wedding is totally superfluous, \u00a0as it is a Muslim-Muslim wedding performed by a Hindu priest in the presence of all celebrating Hindus. In general, Muslim relatives will not participate in the Hindu ceremony because gods other than Allah are worshipped.<\/p>\n At least until now, there has been no fusion of Hindu-Muslim wedding rituals.<\/p>\n A marriage is a union of two families<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n A marriage is not only a union of two individuals, but believe it or not, it is a union of two families and two communities. Historically, Islam and Hinduism have been at odds for more than 1300 years in India. Much of this history dates back to the Muslim invasions of India, the repeated destruction of Hindu temples (e.g., Somanath in Gujarat), the imposition of the jizya tax on Hindus, and forced conversion to Islam. This history will inevitably affect the lives of an interfaith couple.<\/p>\n Hindu-Muslim interfaith marriage with equality<\/a> is possible only if both spouses and their extended families are willing to share two religious beliefs and follow each other\u2019s practices without coercing each other.<\/p>\n Who will convert?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n Hindus do not proselytize, and there is no obligation for a non-Hindu to convert to Hindu Dharma<\/a> before marriage. In most cases, the Muslim can try to convince the Hindu who wants to marry to convert to Islam (through Shahadah), as this is required in Islam. However, the Muslim does not have to reciprocate as this is not prescribed in Hinduism.<\/p>\n Formal religious conversion to Hinduism<\/a> is possible, and Muslims should be given this option to be fair and allow both spouses to have equal interfaith relations!<\/p>\n Love-Jihad<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n Keeping the expectation of religious conversion quiet for years in a love relationship should be a cause for concern. Read all the details about Muslims\u2019 concern about this term and the author\u2019s views on love-proselytism here<\/a>.<\/p>\n What will be the religion of the children?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n If a proud Hindu wants to avoid religious conversion, choosing not to follow the Islamic nikah is the only option. However, problems arise when raising children with two religions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Young children can easily become confused by conflicting messages. For example, when they visit a Hindu or Jain temple, they are told to believe in, respect, and bow to different forms of God. However, when they visit a mosque, they hear exactly the opposite messages. When children are confronted with such contradictory ideas, they may lose faith in God or religion.<\/p>\n It is possible that the Hindu spouse may later be forbidden to practice his or her Dharmic religion, so that the children are unable to learn and follow it. Also, the Muslim spouse or his or her family may not want to participate in Hindu religious activities while they are in the Hindu parent\u2019s home. When the honeymoon ends and transitions into normal married life, these issues become sore points in married life<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Legal consequences<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n Marriages are made in heaven, but divorces are very painful, especially if you have children. It is very important to find out what the persons\u2019 expectations are and put it in writing to avoid later entanglements. It is extremely important to put in writing that the children are to be raised in the BOTH faiths<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Ten questions to ask a Muslim (who is dating a Hindu)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n If you are Hindu, you should ask your Muslim partner these questions. Even if you do not care about some of these points, you should definitely ask him or her these questions to find out if this person is a religious fanatic. Sooner rather than later, inform both parents of your decision.<\/p>\n Do you (Muslims) concur?<\/strong><\/p>\n 1.<\/strong> \u00a0We will have a Hindu wedding.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 2.<\/strong> We will not have Islamic nikah since that requires conversion.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes<\/p>\n 3.<\/strong> I will not accept a Muslim name, not even as a namesake.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 4.<\/strong> I will not eat cow or other animal meat. No one will pressure me about it.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 5.<\/strong> I will not put on a veil or any type of face cover. However, as a Hindu, I will put on a bindi and wear a sari on special occasions.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 6.<\/strong> I will worship Hindu Gods at home and have a murti of Lord Ganesh in our living room.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 7.<\/strong> Our children will have Dharmic names, and not Arabic once.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 8.<\/strong> Our children and I (a Hindu male) will not undergo religious circumcision<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 9.<\/strong> Our children will be raised in the Hindu faith, not the Islamic faith.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 10.<\/strong> When my child or I die, we will be cremated as per Hindu practices.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Ten questions to ask a Hindu (who is dating with Muslim)<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n To help you (Muslim) make an informed decision, please discuss these points with your prospective Hindu spouse. Even if you do not care about some of these points, it is important to ask him or her these questions to understand if this person is willing to accept Islamic practices. Inform both parents of your decision sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n \u00a0Do you (Hindu) concur?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n 1.<\/strong> For nikah, you will have to convert to Islam and accept a Muslim name.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 2.<\/strong> I (as a Muslim) cannot be a part of your Hindu wedding ceremony.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 3.<\/strong> After conversion, you (a former Hindu) are unable to attend your Hindu temple or celebrate Hindu holidays.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 4.<\/strong> You cannot have any Hindu god symbols, like Ganesh, in our Muslim home.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 5.<\/strong> You will have to cook meat and be a part of Bakra-Eid and other celebrations.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 6.<\/strong> You will have to perform namaz five times a day.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 7.<\/strong> As a Muslim, we must donate 2.5% of our joint assets every year.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 8.<\/strong> Our sons and you (a Hindu male) will have circumcision<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 9.<\/strong> Our children will have only Arabic names and be raised only in Islam, not Hinduism.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n 10.<\/strong> Our children and you (a former Hindu) will have Islamic burial rights and be put in a grave.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Agree\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Decline<\/p>\n Notes:<\/p>\n Find a middle ground<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n Hindu-Muslim couples should answer these 10 questions above. However, you may find that there are many irreconcilable differences, and a \u201cmiddle ground\u201d is not possible (e.g., conversion, child\u2019s first name, circumcision, last rites, etc.). However, as uncomfortable as it may be, the main focus should be on these unresolvable points.<\/p>\n ******Many of these issues will come into effect later when you are fighting for custody of your child after the divorce. Some promises made with good intentions could work against you<\/strong> in court<\/strong>, so it\u2019s important to think critically and be honest.<\/p>\n Find out who is expected to make the greatest sacrifices today and if this marriage will be one of equality<\/a>.<\/p>\n Recommendations for Hindu-Muslim Couples<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\nInterfaith relationships should be based on mutual respect for both<\/a> religions, and marriage should be entered into without imposing a religious conversion on the prospective spouse.<\/li>\nAfter marriage, the faith of both spouses should be equally respected and taken into account in domestic life, especially in raising children.<\/li>\nChildren should have the opportunity to make a decision about their faith on their own as adults. Children will eventually find their own solutions to their parent\u2019s irreconcilable religious differences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nView these videos by Interfaith Shaadi<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\nHindu-Muslim marriages<\/a><\/li>\nSharia on Hindu-Muslim marriages<\/a><\/li>\n10-reasons to say no BBS<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/a> Hindu-Muslim Shaadi (in Hindi, available at Amazon)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFurther Readings:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n Hindu-Muslim Marriages: When Gandhi and Mohammed Meet<\/a><\/p>\n Hindu-phobia and Muslim-phobia in Intermarriage<\/a><\/p>\n 99% of Interfaith Marriage Bans Found in Muslim Nations<\/a> (video<\/a>)<\/p>\n Circumcision: Science, Faith or Superstition?<\/a><\/p>\n Idol-worshiper: Who Is and Who Is Not?<\/a><\/p>\n Hindus are not kafir<\/a><\/p>\n Love-Jihad: Use and misuse of the term<\/a><\/p>\n The Status of Hindus in Malaysia: A Travelogue<\/a><\/p>\n Indonesia\u2019s Ban on Interfaith Marriages: A Blow to Religious Freedom<\/a><\/p>\n Conversion for Marriage<\/a><\/p>\n Zohran Mamdani: NYC Mayor Hopeful with Interfaith Roots<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Interfaith marriage is one of the most fundamental sins in Islam after shirk, rebellion against parental authority and killing a human being without legal reason. 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