Question on Islam?

[Sunny123 44]

Hi All-

I have a question for my fellow MENA vjers about Islam. I know my basics but not sure on this topic. ( I am christian christian and he is muslim) I have been asked my cousin who is like a sister to me to be the God Mother of her daughter. Of course I said yes I would love nothing more then to do this. (My habibi has no problem with this at all) My cousin lives a couple hours away and would like to finally meet my new husband to be and he would very much like to go visit her and her family with me. My question is it haram/ forbidden for a Muslim to go into a church and just watch the baptism? I just want him there with me for moral support and to be there with me as my family? My Islam experts please advise.

Thankyou so much for your time!

Sunny

[~PalmTreeGurl~ 154]

I am not muslim but I do have personal experiences due to some family that is.... I have family that is muslim that has been to church before for various occassions. As well as there are muslims that even visit Joel Osteens church in Houston Tx. Its my own opinion that you and your hubby should do as you both see fit for your family and not worry about people telling you what you should not be doing.

[Muh and me 18]

I don't beleive there is any problem with it. I've gone to funerals for christians as a muslim.

Edited August 15, 2011 by Muh and me

[mrsalfayad 6]

I am a convert to Islam and have a degree in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies. I am, of course, not a sheikh and I'm not claiming to give religious advice, but I will advise you from an academic point of view.

In my opinion, it is not haram to enter a church, but it is makruh (frowned upon). Being a passive participant in anything that is not halal can be considered haram. For example, there is a verse in Qur'an al-Kareem that says (paraphrased) you should not sit with those who say bad things about Allah (swt) and the Prophet (saw), even if you do not join in the conversation, because you are considered one among them.

So, depending on how strictly you want to implement that verse, some may say it is haram to enter a church, others may say it is frowned upon. The reason I say its frowned upon is because of situations just like yours! When my grandfather died, I attended his funeral even though it was in a church. I think attending a church is not something that a muslim should make a habit of, but for a special occasion, I don't think its completely forbidden. But Allah (swt) knows best.

People may disagree with me! And like I said, I'm not a sheikh nor am I trying to provide spiritual advice, just giving my opinion on the issue. If your hubby/fiance does not want to attend, don't push him to do it. Just take it as him respecting the boundaries of his religion. I'm a bit more liberal minded as an American convert than most born-Muslims :-)

[Danni and Hamza 36]

Hello,

I stumbled upon these links a while back when my Husband and I first discussed going to each others religious meetings. I thought they were both interesting. I don't think that there is anything saying the can or cannot go, and that its all just opinion. My husband agrees its o kay for him to go to my meetings, and I agree to go with him to his. He just says he cant participate in anything that would involve worshiping Jesus, but he bows his head when we say prayers, and is reverent, so not to disrespect us.

Hope this Helps

-Danni

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[Peace.... 281]

Hi All-

I have a question for my fellow MENA vjers about Islam. I know my basics but not sure on this topic. ( I am christian christian and he is muslim) I have been asked my cousin who is like a sister to me to be the God Mother of her daughter. Of course I said yes I would love nothing more then to do this. (My habibi has no problem with this at all) My cousin lives a couple hours away and would like to finally meet my new husband to be and he would very much like to go visit her and her family with me. My question is it haram/ forbidden for a Muslim to go into a church and just watch the baptism? I just want him there with me for moral support and to be there with me as my family? My Islam experts please advise.

Thankyou so much for your time!

Sunny

A Muslim is permitted to enter Churches and other houses of worship. The issue, by and large, depends on the intention of the person doing that. If the intention is to receive blessings from or confess sins to anyone other than Allah, then such a visit is surely prohibited. If, on the other hand, the purpose is just to familiarize oneself with how Christians conduct their services, or to share in a happy occasion such as a wedding, then this is surely permissible.

[Sofiyya 1,687]

I'm a born Muslima who was married to a Christian for nearly 3 decades. I also have a Ph.D in Islamic law, culture and history. It's not haraam for Muslims to passively attend a church service out of respect for friends and family. As Muslims and members of the ahl al kitab, we are called upon in the Quran to find ways to Him despite our diversity of belief.

Quran 5:48. To thee We sent the Scripture in truth, confirming the scripture that came before it, and guarding it in safety: so judge between them by what Allah hath revealed, and follow not their vain desires, diverging from the Truth that hath come to thee. To each among you have we prescribed a law and an open way. If Allah had so willed, He would have made you a single people, but (His plan is) to test you in what He hath given you: so strive as in a race in all virtues. The goal of you all is to Allah. it is He that will show you the truth of the matters in which ye dispute;

Our Nabi (pbuh) consulted a Christian after receiving his first revelation. He also lead his followers to refuge under a Christian king when they came under attack. He was instructed by Allah to seek advice from those among the learned who had received the Message before him, and searched the Talmud for laws to apply to his fledgling community. The Quran also tells us that He made us into nations and tribes so we will know each other, and that there will be Christians and Jews who will enter heaven.

Allah doesn't intend for us to take on the practices of the Christians among us, but He also doesn't intend for us to segregate ourselves or refuse to acknowledge our differences. If we want non-Muslims to understand us and promote interfaith understanding in a way that pleases God, we must be prepared to share and to enter their houses of worship as we also invite them to engage and enter ours.

[Jenna&Moe 8]

did any of you guys hear about the masjid they wanted to build in Tennessee? anyways people protested and stuff...a local church thought that this was horrible because it is a place of worship, so they supported the Muslims, paid for and put down rugs throughout the church covered the paintings, and the statues (cross isnt haram) and they made their church a place for Muslims to pray taraweeh during ramadan and also jum3a (friday) prayer... as long as he doesnt take communion (I think that is what its called-body and blood of christ) he is fine... my Muslim brother is getting married to a catholic girl, they are doing their kitab and their catholic ceremony...and I WILL BE THERE