Can a black non-muslim man marry a muslim woman?

Hi Jammix,

As you titled your question " a black non-muslim", color or race is not issue when it comes to a muslim marriage. Even though you may see otherwise, that certain cultures do not like their own marrying people from other races or countries,this is not an Islamic practice.

In Islam the requirement is that the person a muslim woman chooses to marry be of the same belief/faith, I.e. Be a muslim.

Regarding arranged marriage-
Islamically it is not really acceptable to date and/or hang out with men unless under the supervision of family members, as Islam prohibits sexual relationships outside of marriage.

Depending on the country,sometimes the parents have more say in who they wish their sons or daughters to marry,in some countries, the parents allow the son/daughter to choose,but act as advisers in choosing a spouse.

Here is an interesting read regarding Islamic practice of a courtship.
ZAWAJ.COM: Articles and Essays

Any other questions,please feel free to ask.

Have fun with this one babe, I am white and I dated a Pakistani boy (Muslim) for 3 years and engaged for two. His father was pakistan and never liked me from day one. His mother being Columbian loves me. We argued constantly because we both believed in many different things with the different religions. I love him more then words can say but I knew in my heart that this relationship was never going to make it. I ended up finding out he was cheating on me and that she was pregnant and then I found out I was pregnant, they moved to Miami and got married and had a baby boy and I had twin girls and he's never bothered to call or try to even see them.

Mommyoftwins,

That is the sort of case I mentioned that some cultures do not accept people outside of their culture in marriage,which is un-Islamic.

That is sad,that your ex-fiance is not taking responsibility for his children.He should be there for them or at least help you financially as it is his duty as a muslim father to look after his children.

And its funny because his wife is an american.

Sorry to hear that mommyoftwins200. I wish the best for you.

Thanks for the info firm believer. I really don't want to offend her or anyone else's religion but I do not think that God (no matter what religion he's in) would want someone to marry someone else who they are not in love with. Which is why an arranged marriage makes no sense to me. I'd say 7 or 8 times out of 10 the people who have an arranged marriage will never truly love each other. This girl I'm dating, her parents had an arranged marriage and even though they are still together, she tells me that her mother doesn't really love him but doesn't believe in divorce so she stays with him. To me that is wrong, I don't think God wants anyone to sacrifice love to please Him.

I agree with you jammixmaster, that if there is a god, he wouldn't want to force people into lifelong relationships that they are unhappy with. However, I do see the benefits of having one's parents contribute to choosing who your life partner is, due to the economic andpolitical benefits it could bring. Historically, love wasn't the main reason for marriages. That said, my opinion is that individuals should be free to make the final decision for themselves. I would never force my child to marry someone if he/she blatantly disagreed.

This is exactly why Islam religion forbids such acts, your relationship with him was not legal as in engagement it is not allowed to do what married couple can do, his relationship with the other girl is not legal, and his cheating on his fianc? Is not legal. So this is typical case for not following Islamic shariah and of course am sorry for every pain you've been through!

Very wrong my friend Jammi, let me turn the question, who is in decreasing numbers Europians and Asians non muslims or muslims? So you think it is better we grab a girl and try her several times or even try another and another where could be your daughter, mother or sister then decide if she is good or not?

In Islam it is very simple, you choose the one with good faith and religion, because if she had that she will treat her husband respectfully and they will love each other. You are allowed to see her and talk to her in front of her parents or relatives as much as you like (engagement) until you both can decide you want to continue, so if it didn't work well no one is hurt (or pregnant)

Am one married by arrangement, I asked God to find me who is best for me, I met her and her mother and father the first time, a month later we were married, I have two kids now thank God, if time goes back I will choose her again.

This only can work if you stick to religion and have faith in God

I don't mean to offend your beliefs, but what I'm saying is that BEFORE anyone gets married, they should love each other in the first place. I don't understand how your God can be pleased by two people who are strong in their faith, but don't love each other, to get married. Love should be there regardless of your belief in God. So what if your husband/wife doesn't believe in your God. They'll just have to burn in hell (or whatever punishment comes after death in Islam). Love should be there first. Getting married simply because the person is faithful to God, respectful, well-mannered and all that jazz, doesn't mean he'll be a good husband. The girl I'm dating (who is Muslim) tells me nearly every woman in her family who is married to a Muslim man isn't happy because they didn't marry for love. They married because their family liked him or set it up or they didn't want to "anger" Allah (God). She even told her mother that she wasn't marrying a Muslim man and her mother agreed 100% with her. So, arranged marriages as a WHOLE don't work. Some might work out, but I bet that majority of the people involved in arranged marriages truly don't love each other and truly aren't happy.