1. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims
  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

536 Questions

I am a 32-year-old Sunni-born woman who has practiced Shia Islam for six years. My parents insist I marry a Sunni, but I wish to marry within the Shia community. Their resistance is growing stronger each day. What should I do in this situation?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

No one has the right to force you to marry whom they want against your wish. This is the Islamic rule in all Islamic Sunni and Shia sects.Forced marriage us invalid. It is your life and you have the full right to choose your husband who should be a suitable Muslim man who follows Ahlul Bayt (AS) like you.

You may try to convince your parents either directly with very polite way, or indirectly through persons who can convince them. You should never give up and put your life with a person who is not suitable for you or a person who might create obstacles in your way to Allah, the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS).

Wassalam.
If a non-Muslim man marries a Muslim woman and then sincerely converts to Islam after the marriage, does the marriage remain valid?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

There is no marriage at all between Muslim female and non Muslim man according to basic Islamic rules, even if go for a civil marriage. Such marriage can be valid in court of law but it has no validity at all in Islam. If the man became a Muslim then you can both initiate an Islamic marriage Nikah with Mahr. Before such Nikah, you and him are never married.

Wassalam.
Is it sinful if my parents physically hurt me or insult me over my choice in marriage?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

It is obviously sinful for any one to physically hurt or insult other person over his or her choice in marriage. If your choice in marriage was not against Islamic rules, no one is allowed to object or insult you. Your parents want you to be safe and happy, and you need to understand the reasons behind their stand against your choice. You should never disrespect your parents nor reply them back. If you are sure that they are been misinformed about your choice, you should clarify the facts for them.

You need to always be very polite with your parents and keep on praying for them.

Wassalam.
If a non-Muslim man marries a Muslim woman and then sincerely converts to Islam after the marriage, does the marriage remain valid?
Zaid Alsalami

Bismihi ta'āla

According to our esteemed scholars, a Muslim woman cannot marry a non-Muslim man, so if they did a marriage, it would be invalid. If he converts to Islam, they can perform a nikah ceremony.

And Allah knows best