Canadian widow wants to marry a Muslim man from Tunisia, is it possible?
I am in my 40s and a widow I live in Canada. I lost my husband 2 years ago. About 6 months ago i met a muslim man on line. He is a kind, gentle, caring man and we fell in love and want to marry. He lives in Tunisia and i live in Canada. He is Muslim and. I am Anglican Christian. I have been thinking about converting to Islam.. I have been reading some and am wondering if we can marry under Islamic beliefs if. I am a widow.
When I married my late husband. I did take his last name. i know it says in the Quran to keep your fathers name. Should. I change my name back to my father's last name or do. I keep my late husband's or can. I take my new husband's last name? And my first name is a Canadian name should. I change it to a Muslim name? My name is Tammy.
I would like to marry my man in Tunisia in front of his parents and then again in Canada in a church in front of my Family is this possible? We are both willing to move to the other's country if need be or any were in the world so we can be together. He says Tunisia is a hard life, and because he is Muslim coming to Canada my cause a problem not sure what our options are? I hope you can help me.
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As salam sister Tammy,
i am not a scholar , but feel that there are some aspects where i can assist in your endeavor .
Coming from saudi arabia to Canada myself, i know the intensity of the culture shock as a muslim one has to face (my father to this day after arriving here 11 years ago still has problems coping). That said, i think Canada is one of the best countries for a muslim to be in; Socially, culturally and economically.
You will have to help your husband steer through alot of the stereotypes, cultural barriers and pschological adjustments one has to go through.
One step at a time.
Are you sound in your current situation (financially, mentally and socially)? I only ask cause of my concern for your overall well being if you commit to this relation without knowing issues that may arise.
Second, does he have family in Canada? This could immensely help adjusting.
I know i have not answered all your question but that is deliberate because i would not want to give you the wrong advise.
May Allah help you in your Endeavor.
Ameen
Salam and peace be with you
Hi
You do not need to convert to Islam if you want to marry a Muslim. The Muslim men are allowed to marry outside of their religion in Tunisia. I've been to Tunisia many times, have many Tunisian friends and know of many Tunisian men married to British and other European women. Its pretty common for the men to marry outside of their religion however it does not necessarily mean that they will convert. Some do, some don't.
I suggest going to visit the country first. Stay in one of the hotels and put him on the hotel reservation then you can stay together as locals are not allowed in the hotels unless they are registered guest.
There are a lot of forums you can search for that can help you. You need to prove that you are free to marry, as a widow you will probably need your husbands death certificate or a letter from the court stating you are free to marry. There are a few other rules if you want to marry, such as spending 21 days in Tunisia before your wedding...Go onto Girlfriends of Tunisian...or something like forum and read some more.
Basically you dont need to convert, its your choice and the Tunisian government is more liberal than some of the other Arab countries.
I also suggest inviting him over here for a visit, thats one way to see if he would like it here.
hope this helps
Good luck
"A-A" I am Muslim and belong to Pakistan. First of all when I read about your husband I have too much for that and I will pray for you & your family for better solution as your goodself wish. I will try to keep you happy for ever till the end of our life.
I would like to invite your kind attention that if you want to marry, I am ready to undergo for any test or interview, if, you would like it. For further information kindly contact through my email address.
With Best Complements, Salam to respectable Elders & Love to all Youngers. GOD BLESS YOU.
"Allah Taala Aap sub ka aur Hamara Hami-o-Nasir Ho (Aameen)".
Yours sincerely,
RANA M. A. ANJUM
ISLAMABAD PAKISTAN
Brother Rana, she's saying that she is in love with a man from Tunisia and wants to marry him, and your response is to offer yourself for marriage? What kind of idiocy is that? Really, I find that very annoying.
And I stripped your email address from your comment.
asalamu alaikum,
rana please read what the sister is asking, so i suggest you re-learn your english from the basics.your stupidity will get you kno where.
ma salama