Hindusim

Hindus are persons who regard themselves as culturally, ethnically, or religiously adhering to aspects of Hinduism. Historically, the term has also been used as a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for people living in the Indian subcontinent.

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Hindusim . Marriage . Conversion to Islam
If a Hindu Brahmin girl converts to Islam can she marry a Muslim man who was born into Islam?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 6 years ago

Yes she can, as she has become a Muslim.

Muslim unmarried female can marry Muslim male.

Wassalam.
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Canada . Hindusim . Restaurant
I live in Canada where even Muslim owned restaurants have Hindu servers. What is the ruling regarding permissibility of eating in such restaurants?
Vinay Khetia, Shaikh Vinay Khetia has studied at various traditional Islamic seminaries in London, Iraq and Syria. He has an undergraduate degree in Religious and Near Eastern Studies from the University of... Answered 6 years ago

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According to Ayt Sistani, there is no problem in having a Hindu server/waiter in itself providing you are not sure that he or she has touched the food with wetness.

The assumption in this case would be that they are not preparing the food hence not transferring wetness to the food- unless you have knowledge otherwise.

Furthermore, providing you have complete confidence that the food is halal both in terms of meat and the absence of cross contamination of haram/impermissible ingredients - ie alcohol, haram meat, etc. there is no Islamic legal requirement to inquire about the religious identity of the chef if you do not know his/her religion.

With all that said above, it is better to eat in trusted Muslim establishments where we are confident that the all the food products are halal.

regards

Sh.Vinay
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Worship . Hindusim
Can I give a ride to a Hindu person to his temple for worship?
Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 6 years ago

This is really a personal ethical question. Muslims have never really fully agreed on the nature on Hinduism. Some consider it a religion that leads people to the divine and others consider it to be superstition and idolatry. Maybe there is truth on both sides as most religious have pluses and minuses and different ways they are practiced.

Anyway, if you think this person is doing something good by going to temple, or if you wish to follow the golden rule "do unto others as you would have them do unto you", then give them a ride. And if you disapprove of them going, then don't give them a ride. 

This is assuming you are giving a ride to a friend, neighbour, relative, etc, and you are not working as an Uber or taxi driver. If you are working as a driver, most drivers do not interfere with where their passengers are going and just take them there. 
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