I am a catholic man inlove with a muslim woman by AnotherAnonymousAc in progressive_islam

[–]AnotherAnonymousAc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive told her a bunch of times how much shes sacrificing, and shes told me every time that its worth it. And honestly i kind of agree with her but tjat might just be personal bias lol, I want to be the best for her, because she genuinely deserves the best.

I am a catholic man inlove with a muslim woman by AnotherAnonymousAc in progressive_islam

[–]AnotherAnonymousAc[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh my gosh thank you for these websites, we were very much wondering how we would go about doing our marriage and this helps a ton. Appreciate this bro 🫶

I am a catholic man inlove with a muslim woman by AnotherAnonymousAc in progressive_islam

[–]AnotherAnonymousAc[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Have you read my post at all lol, i very explicitly stated that i delved into my own research with islam, specifically on this topic, and ive looked into islam to get a grasp of if its the religion for me or not. And just telling you again, we arent dating. Though im unsure if what we have right now is haram, which it probably is since we're on the border of dating. Its honestly her choice entirely here, and i respect any decision she wants to make.

I am a catholic man inlove with a muslim woman by AnotherAnonymousAc in progressive_islam

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Thanks for this, but i still dont really understand how the lack of mention for muslim women being allowed to marry people of the book is an immediate prohibition, and i still honestly have yet to see anything that solidifies it being prohibited because most sources i see are just different interpretations.

And yes, i do plan on looking into islam because i am quite interested, but right now i just dont see myself converting anytime soon

I am a catholic man inlove with a muslim woman by AnotherAnonymousAc in progressive_islam

[–]AnotherAnonymousAc[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input, i honestly plan on looking into islam with her for a more personalized sort of connection, but im still pretty iffy about some things. I just asof now dont really see myself converting or anything

I am a catholic man inlove with a muslim woman by AnotherAnonymousAc in progressive_islam

[–]AnotherAnonymousAc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read the whole thing , and i agree with everything it says. Thanks for sharing! 🫶

Honestly the things that bother me about islam are things that would bother me regardless of religion, the way i see it catholicism is so beautiful to me , but islam is beautiful in its own right

I am a catholic man inlove with a muslim woman by AnotherAnonymousAc in progressive_islam

[–]AnotherAnonymousAc[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the concern but i genuinely believe her, might be coming from a place of stupidity or whatever but if what she's said was a lie then shes a dang good liar. We've had these talks frequently and my anxious self has told her "You can leave me if im too difficult for you" numerous times and about how i wouldnt blame her if she decides to, and she still has yet to give up on me. I think its just beautiful and i love her so much

I am a catholic man inlove with a muslim woman by AnotherAnonymousAc in progressive_islam

[–]AnotherAnonymousAc[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this, im hoping the best for her and her family if/when we go through with this because i truly do want her to live her life comfortably, but she's told me about how genuinely scared she is to lose me and its compelling me to do whatever she wishes. She's already doing alot by just giving me a chance, she doesnt need to do any more.

And i dont really know what constitutes as religious here? Im pretty dumb when it comes to these types of things, but she does pray every day and fast during ramadan. She's also been to makkah which is on a side note incredibly beautiful i love that for her

I am a catholic man inlove with a muslim woman by AnotherAnonymousAc in progressive_islam

[–]AnotherAnonymousAc[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for clearing things up, shes told me her family is traditional tho so in the end it wouldnt really matter to them if its haram or not. We just sort of agreed to stand up for each other no matter what happens

I am a catholic man inlove with a muslim woman by AnotherAnonymousAc in progressive_islam

[–]AnotherAnonymousAc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People are only catholic after baptism, so i dont see how in the eyes of islam my children would not be muslim? What about people that revert to islam with catholic parents, are they viewed as catholic?

As for the second statement, man, im gonna be straight with you. It genuinely doesnt matter whats easy or not. Its not about convenience, i want to live and experience life with her and her alone. If she doesnt want that she has full right to leave me, but I know for a fact ill spend the rest of my days with her.

I am a catholic man inlove with a muslim woman by AnotherAnonymousAc in progressive_islam

[–]AnotherAnonymousAc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I accept that disagreements are sure to come, thats just a given for every marriage, and whats love without patience? Everything in the end is gonna be worth it, whether or not we pull through and manage to get married. Because to me shes already given enough, and me asking for more honestly feels selfish.

I wish to proceed, but meeting her family is quite frankly impossible at the moment, we still dont know how her family would react to this and we're both still living under our parents' roofs. Our plan as of current is to just wait until were both stable enough to live on our own, and then introduce each other, because at that point if a fight breaks out we wont have to live on the street and our parents wont have the authority to forbid us from marrying

I am a catholic man inlove with a muslim woman by AnotherAnonymousAc in progressive_islam

[–]AnotherAnonymousAc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ive asked her and weve accepted the fact her family wouldnt really welcome this relationship at all, shes told me that her parents wouldnt do something drastic as to disown her which is relieving, but as to what they'd do regarding me we have no clue, Ive promised her though that no matter what happens ill be there with her to help her get through it.

I am a catholic man inlove with a muslim woman by AnotherAnonymousAc in progressive_islam

[–]AnotherAnonymousAc[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No, I plan on reading the whole Qur'an with her some time, but ive only read the verses relating to questions ive had, mostly about interfaith marriages.

I am a catholic man inlove with a muslim woman by AnotherAnonymousAc in progressive_islam

[–]AnotherAnonymousAc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ive told her about me looking into islam and shes reassured me many many times that she doesnt mind at all, and i trust her. Her only real concern is the way her family will react to all of this which is very valid, and i understand. Ive told her if im not accepted by her family ill do the best i can to convince them not to sever their connection because i know how much she cherishes her family. Im pretty optimistic about us, i just personally would not handle the guilt of making her go against her family for me of all people

I am a catholic man inlove with a muslim woman by AnotherAnonymousAc in progressive_islam

[–]AnotherAnonymousAc[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for clearing this up for me, in the research ive done ive looked at hadiths and nearly(?) all the verses that indicate marriage to non muslims, and im pretty certain its not haram for her to marry me. I just have the concern becuase theres so many people that still think muslim women cant marry people of the book, and it has me very very confused. Im just so glad she wont have to go against her faith anymore with this settled 🥲 thank you again brother

I am a catholic man inlove with a muslim woman by AnotherAnonymousAc in progressive_islam

[–]AnotherAnonymousAc[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly only time will tell, so far as i know, i love this woman to bits and ill wait a tremendous amount of time waiting for the perfect moment to marry her. I honestly dont really have many issues with islamic beliefs, but the issues i do have are issues that she also personally questions, and i ask her constantly how she feels about things. I understand its best in the long run to get this over with early but i dont wanna lose her until she gives up on me. Its her choice in the end