He is muslim I am protestant. He is very friendly.
Assalamu alaikum
Hi, I'm a Protestant lady who has met a Muslim man at work. He is French but of Moroccan decent while I'm a Filipina. Every morning without fail, he would pass by my desk, greet me good morning and shake my hand. I was impressed by this gesture since it was rare for anyone to do that. I've never met anyone who is so consistent in his social graces. Plus, he doesn't only do it to me but to everyone else at work which made me conclude that he's really someone great.
At first, I just thought that he was being nice and friendly and tried to dismiss every thought that there was something more but as days passed by, I somehow felt that there was something magical happening. There were times that I felt he was observing me through my actions like when we had our office party, he would look at me across the room and when our eyes meet, he would look away. This also happened when we crossed paths in the office corridor.
What can I think about his behaviour?
Thank you.
Belle
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Belle, there's really no way to know what his behavior signifies. Maybe, as you first surmised, he is just a cordial, friendly person. Or maybe he is interested in you. Who knows.
If you really wish to know, you can invite him for a cup of coffee at a coffee shop and talk with him. If he is really interested in you, you can discuss the possibility of marriage, and he can meet your family.
However, do not meet him privately and do not get in a physical relationship with him, as this is against our Islamic religion. We do not have boyfriend/girlfriend relationships, and do not have sex outside of marriage (of course some people do, but it is a sin).
Also, I caution you to be aware of the cultural and religious differences. If you were to marry this man, would you accept for the children to be raised as Muslims? Because this is a very important point for Muslims. Would you be willing to convert to Islam? Some Muslim men may expect it. Would you be willing to move to Morocco in the future if he returns to his home country? These are all major issues to consider and in the end you may decide that it's best not to get involved.
However, it's up to you. May God guide you to the best path.
Wael
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Excellent reply, i second that
Masha'Allah, well said. I third That (: