Fatwa #25717 April 2001United Kingdom
I have recently been speaking to sunni girl,and we have decided that we want to get married.she is a strict muslim, and I am a not. What do i do,i have doubts.
Question
we are both sunni muslims. the girl is a strict muslim girl even though being at uni, she wears head scarf covering all hair etc. Unfortunately i am not as abiding as her.2 problems-1st i dont think her parents would accept me as being diff language speaking.and not as religious 2nd - i dont know if i will be able to adjust to the needs of the girl. as she wants 5 times namaz, strict muslim upbringing. I love her alot but not sure if we make a suitable couple and as the girls also has feeing for me, i would not want to break her heart. she believes we should get married, and so do i..how would i be able to face her parents, and also be able to adapt. what can i do
Answer
Respected Brother-in-Islam
Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu
Marriage is a big step in life. It is imperative that you exercise
precaution in future by consulting your parents first.
Their guidance to you will be motivated only by you and not by your ulterior
motives. Be thankful to Allah the He saved you from an evil husband and you
should inform your parents of what had transpired and decide on the best on
the best course of action for the future.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.
Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu
Marriage is a big step in life. It is imperative that you exercise
precaution in future by consulting your parents first.
Their guidance to you will be motivated only by you and not by your ulterior
motives. Be thankful to Allah the He saved you from an evil husband and you
should inform your parents of what had transpired and decide on the best on
the best course of action for the future.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.