Q: I would like to know the Islamic view on this matter. I knew someone online, he’s from a different country and totally different cultures and traditions. We talked and there’s mutual liking between us however, he’s not Muslim! He doesn’t belong to any denomination but he believes in one God. I know that what I did is a sin and it’s forbidden in Islam for a Muslim woman to marry a non-Muslim. I told him that and he’s willing to read Qur’an and understand about Islam and if he is convinced he’ll convert. But he didn’t promise me anything either. I’m concerned about:
1. If he becomes a Muslim, are we allowed to marry and will that marriage be permissible and authorized in Islam?
2. He comes from a mixed race family, and I believe they don’t belong to any of the heavenly religions. Am I allowed to be a part of that family if we marry? or will there be certain restrictions?
3. He asked me to give him time to understand Islam. What is required from me to do to avoid committing any more sins. Should I avoid talking to him completely? If he has a question regarding Islam should I tell him to go to a local mosque and not ask me? Should I not help him in any way throughout that period?
A: It is haraam for you to converse with strange men in this manner.
And Allah Ta’ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
Answered by:
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)