jasneet says: June 6, 2019 at 6:46 pm
Im in the same boat we have selected neutral names for children. He is interested in Sikhi and does not want me to convert. His parents are both well educated doctors. We … Read the rest
American Malaysian Muslim with a Christian
Donna says: June 23, 2018 at 5:57 pm
Omg yes admin! You got all right bout me.. I’m from x and my fiance is from x Malaysia.. well he was born in USA before they moved there..
My family has … Read the rest
The number of ex-Muslims in America is rising
Source:
AS SOON as he stepped off the plane on a family holiday to Kenya, Mahad Olad knew something was wrong. His mother, a “very devout, very conservative, very Wahhabi” woman, was acting strangely—furtively taking phone calls when she … Read the rest
2.4: 38% of Dharmics Marry Abrahamics in America
There was no information available about interfaith marriages between the second generation of Dharmics to Abrahamics in the West. The author conducted the first such survey and published in 2008.
The … Read the rest
2.5: 45% of Muslims Marry Outside Their Faith in America
Following information is based on an article co-authored with Shafaq Mayet, a proud Muslim girl and a new adult from America.
Interfaith marriages have been increasing among all faiths … Read the rest
Section 8.2: I Am an American Christian and My Girlfriend Is Muslim
Section 8.2: I Am an American Christian and My Girlfriend Is Muslim
John says:
My girlfriend, who is a Muslim, is currently going through a dilemma. I am an American, a conservative Christian. My girlfriend is from the Middle East. … Read the rest
Section 9.1: I Am Jain and Love a Black American
Section 9.1: I Am Jain and Love a Black American
Jigisha says:
I am a Jain Girl. I’m so confused how to tell my parents about my situation? Should I tell them or not? Should I go ahead or not? … Read the rest
Sikh Girl Married a Christian in America
Raj runs “Secret Wedding Blog” – a fusion multicultural interfaith wedding blog.
Raj says: January 31, 2017 at 12:44 pm
Hey Martina,
I’m sad to hear of your story and I agree with Admin and Rabia. … Read the rest
White American Christian man with Malaysian Muslim
American Christian says: April 27, 2016 at 7:53 pm
I am a white American Christian man who fell in love with a beautiful Malaysian Muslim graduate student studying in The United States. I want to marry her and live … Read the rest
American Christian in Interfaith Love with an Indian Hindu
Emily says: June 23, 2015 at 4:23 pm
I am a non-Brahman/ non-hindu. I just started dating a brahmin hindu guy. He lives in India and I live in America. One of my friends keep telling me he is probably … Read the rest
Nepali Hindu girl in love with a Muslim American-Pakistani
Nepali Girl says: January 20, 2014 at 8:09 am
I am in need of some serious advice here friends – I am a Nepali Hindu girl in love with a Muslim American boy from a Pakistani descent. We both are … Read the rest
The first-generation American AHMDIA
Ahamadiya says: December 2, 2013 at 11:47 pm
Ahmadiyya is an Islamic revivalist movement founded in 1889, and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community its oldest and largest organization, whose membership includes tens of millions of people … Read the rest
American Catholic Black in love with Pakistani
Robert says: March 8, 2013 at 8:40 am
Hi everyone,
I am a bit nervous posting here, especially about this topic. I have read a lot of posts on these boards and am aware of the hyper conservative nature of … Read the rest
Hindu-Christian Marriages in America
About a third of Hindu, Jain and Sikh youths in America marry to Christians. Even there are so many such marriages, knowledge or guidance on related issues in the Dharmic community is rather sparse. This forum is created to share … Read the rest
African American/Iranian in love with a Muslim Egyptian girl
Mcmilan says: February 17, 2013 at 10:10 am
Hello guys. I’m coming here to ask what should I do?
I’m a african american/iranian guy who is in love with a muslim Egyptian girl. No joke. Weird combinations huh? But … Read the rest
African American and Muslim marriage okay?
Samuel says: February 10, 2013 at 7:31 am
Hi readers,
For the past few years I’ve been dating a Muslim girl. I think I’m completely fallen in love with her and would love nothing more than to marry this girl. … Read the rest
I am Jain and love a Black American
Trisha says: February 6, 2013 at 4:46 am
Hi..
I’m a Jain Girl, i’m 26 year old.
I have question .. I’m so confuse how to tell my parents about my situation..? Should i tell or Not..? Should go … Read the rest
Hindu-Muslim marriages: Is the trend changing in America?
anon says: November 18, 2012 at 11:40 am
I didn’t mean to offend you but I wanted to clarify the reasons why people are kind of hesitant about certain muslims. So that you can offer better advice.
The … Read the rest
I am an American Christian and my girlfriend Muslim
Chris says: August 2, 2012 at 12:38 am
(Shamim‘s case)This is very sad! I wish there were an easy solution to this problem!
My girlfriend, who is a Muslim is currently going through the exact same dilemma. I … Read the rest
Americans marry too much
By Pat Wingert | NEWSWEEK
OK, we still have the highest divorce rate in the world. But that’s the problem—”We divorce, repartner, and remarry faster than people in any other country,” says Andrew Cherlin, a Johns Hopkins sociologist and author … Read the rest
45% of Muslims Marry Outside Their Faith in America
Summary: A survey on interfaith marriages of young adult Muslims in America is lacking. In line with interfaith marriage survey outcomes of other major religions, we report that about 45% of young adult Muslims in America are marring outside their … Read the rest
38% of Hindus Marry Outside Dharmic Faiths in America
The landmark 2008 Pew Forum survey found that only 10% of Hindus in America married outside their faith. Although the survey covered 257 Hindu families, 86% of them were immigrants and 58% between the ages of 30-49. Thus, it focused … Read the rest
Book: Hindu-Muslim Shaadi
Hindu-Muslim Shaadi: Samasyayen Aur Samadhan
Short Descriptions
Is Hindu-Muslim marriage possible on the basis of equality?
Can a Muslim family marry a young girl or a girl of their house to a non-Muslim without conversion?
Is the religious conversion for … Read the rest
Love-Jihad: Use and misuse of the term
OCTOBER 19, 2022 BY DR. DILIP AMIN
The oft-used term Love-Jihad is becoming a matter of acute concern to both the Hindus and the Muslims. For, it carries in its very coinage, several connotations hinting at inherent possibilities of intolerance. … Read the rest
Hindus are the most faithful
OCTOBER 1, 2022 BY DR. DILIP AMIN
A recent 2022 The Global Faith and Media Study by HarrisX showed Nigeria and India were the top most faithful countries with 94% and 90% highly faithful people, respectively. Here we report a subset … Read the rest
Hindus are not kafir
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 BY DR. DILIP AMIN
People may interpret the Quran in a binary fashion as for believers and for non-believers/kafir. While on one hand, the holy book bestows the best of earth and heaven upon the devout followers … Read the rest
Hindu-Christian Marriages
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 BY DR. DILIP AMIN
With a third of Hindus in America getting married to Christians, it becomes imperative that the individuals from both religions make fully informed decisions for their planned Hindu-Christian marriage.
Hindus are not kafir
Here a message is given by an imam that Hindus are not Kafir and there is no need to change anyone’s faith for the Muslim-non-Muslim marriage.
Iftekhar Hai, President, United Muslims of America Interfaith Alliance, Inc.
August 31, 2022
A Social Research Survey
Namaste! (हिंदी के लिए यहां देखें)
This survey is now closed.
Here are finalised results from this survey. https://www.patheos.com/blogs/equalityforhappiness/2022/11/interfaith-marriages-global-survey-of-hindus/
I am Dr. Dilip Amin, founder of Interfaithshaadi.org. I have been a social researcher with a deep focus on Hindu
Follow Jesus, Not the Church
AUGUST 3, 2022 BY DR. DILIP AMIN1 COMMENT
Jesus was a progressive thinker and believed in adapting to the times. Unfortunately, many churches and followers of Jesus tend to overlook this crucial aspect which once defined Christianity, thus strangling … Read the rest
Idol-worshiper: Who Is and Who Is Not?
JULY 23, 2022 BY DR. DILIP AMIN5 COMMENTS
The Abrahamic scriptures not only condemn idol-worshiping, but also carry strict warnings against it. Yet the definition of the term “idol” continues to remain enwrapped in quasi-obscurity.
The author wrote this … Read the rest
15 FAQs on Interfaith Marriage
JULY 20, 2022 BY DR. DILIP AMIN1 COMMENT
If you are in an interfaith love relationship, you must critically evaluate these frequently asked questions about your planned interfaith married life. These 15 FAQs are applicable to inter- or intra- … Read the rest
Meera versus Margaret: Discrimination of Own Type
JULY 9, 2022 BY DR. DILIP AMIN0 COMMENTS
Discrimination expresses itself in different forms. The aim of this article is to highlight the paradoxical discrimination against women of one’s own type.
Interfaith marriages have many issues, however intra- or … Read the rest
Interfaith Marriage and Divorce Laws
JULY 7, 2022 BY DR. DILIP AMIN
Interfaith dating couples must clearly understand all applicable laws relating to marriage, divorce and child custody before committing to an interfaith marriage. Such couples may have to tackle two forms of laws:
- Religious
Circumcision: Science, Faith or Superstition?
JULY 2, 2022 BY DR. DILIP AMIN7 COMMENTS
When a male child is born, interfaith parents are often faced with the crucial decision on whether to cut or not to cut. Undoubtedly some parents, while leaning in favor of … Read the rest
10 Keys to a Successful Interfaith Marriage
JUNE 29, 2022 BY DR. DILIP AMIN 1 COMMENT
Successful interfaith marriage is possible if the decision is made after critically evaluating all the facts on hand. Ten key talking points are proposed.
Interfaith marriage is a part of our … Read the rest
Hindu-Muslim Marriage and Application of Pluralism
Authors: Dr. Dilip Amin (Hindu) and Dr. Mike Mohamed Ghouse (Muslim)
Source: Patheos. Also published at HinduPost, Center for Pluralism, The Scribe,
Above photo: Hindu Professor Bhargav weds Muslim Physician Hajra without any one converting their … Read the rest
Hindu Prenuptial Agreement
American Hindu Prenuptial Agreement
Introduction: Having a one-sided prenuptial religious agreement for an interfaith couple is a common practice for Jews, Christians and Muslims. Here, probably the first time ever, a prenuptial agreement is prepared to protect interest … Read the rest
What is Saptapadi, the Hindu Wedding Ceremony, means?
Hindu wedding ceremony involves seven vows while going around the fire. Please find explanations for each here. This is something an interfaith couple should know before planning the Hindu wedding.
If you have any similar video about other faiths, do … Read the rest
Beena Patel has not Converted to Marry Hasan Minhaj
Considering InterfaithShaadi is promoting equality in interfaith marriages, we often use celebrities‘ published information to educate others. Considering the TV show host Hasan Minhaj talks about Islam often and married to Beena Patel, a Hindu, Interfaithshaadi has compiled published … Read the rest
Hindu-Jew Marriage
Jews and Hindus do not proselytize and there is no historic conflict between them. In this regard, a Jew-Hindu marriage may have less religious skepticism compared to a union with a Christian or a Muslim. There are many Hindu-Jew … Read the rest
Hindu-Muslim Marriage
Here is all you want to know about your Hindu-Muslim relationship. It covers scriptures, historical perspectives, practical issues, laws governing Hindu-Muslim marriages, important 10 questions to ask and real-life experiences from other youths. It is hoped that you will have … Read the rest
Hindu-Christian Marriage
About a third of Hindu youths in America marry to Christians. However, most Hindu youths in the West take pride in their Hindu traditions and insist on going through Hindu vivah (marriage). Most Christian significant other takes part in the … Read the rest
Christian-Hindu Marriage
About one third young Dharmics (Hindu, Sikh and Jain) marry to Christians in America, and this rate is expected to increase over years. Most Christian spouses who marry to a Dharmic may be ready to live married life with religious … Read the rest
Should Hindu BBS?
It is critical to hear your view points and life experiences, especially from those who have interfaith dating or marriage experiences. This is the only way to give other young adults first hand unbias guidance relating to interfaith relationships. After … Read the rest
Interfaith Marriages
Interfaith marriages are more than steadily increasing among all faiths in America. This rate is expected to increase over years.
Forty seven percent (47%) of marriages involving Jews in America were interfaith marriages.
More than 40% of couples … Read the rest
Dilip Amin, Ph. D.
The author has a doctorate degree in Pharmacology and is a lifelong (42 years) researcher in the medical field. Dr. Dilip Amin has earned 6 patents and authored 23 scientific publications.
He was born in Gujarat, India and is now
I Thought Christians are Chill Types but…
Ritu says: April 19, 2019 at 4:10 am
Hi Admin,
I am a Hindu girl, fell for a protestant Christian guy.
During our initial phases, I never felt he is any different than Hindus..
Gradually I started realising, although … Read the rest
Muslim First, Indian Second
Gokusan says: December 20, 2018 at 9:50 am
Also regarding I am Muslim first Indian second is not a problem. Islam teaches us to obey the law of land as well as be true to land which feed you, clothe … Read the rest