Principles For Dating Muslims To Follow

By Ann Turner


Islam has a very elaborate guide on courtship and marriage. Dating Muslims are required to follow the guide, whether they met online or in the real world. There is punishment if you fail to observe these rules. Beyond being punished by the community, you will face the wrath of Allah, one whose punishment is severe.

Islam recognizes that people fall in love. In fact, religious teachings encourage people to love each other and also extend the love to all creations. The principles used during courtship are designed to protect the persons involved from hurt and the society from broken or dysfunctional marriages. This is why the Quran remains the central point of focus in every facet of the relationship, engagement, premarital sex and marriage.

There is no restriction on where people can meet and how they fall in love. The traditional society involved people living together. They were introduced by relatives and parents after thorough evaluation of their history. They could be monitored and their behaviors were known. This made courtship easy and was certain to lead to marriage.

As people disperse and people desire to make personal decisions on marriage, online dating takes root. It is embraced because people no longer live in exclusive societies. It also gives people an opportunity meet partners from other countries or cities. This is not a reason to break any of the courtship rules. Meetings that have their genesis on the internet must also remain within the principles set in the Quran.

The main principle guiding courtship for a Muslim is to keep away from private spaces when alone with your potential partner. Being in a secluded place alone gives room for temptations that might lead you to sex. When you meet online, you must still not organize a session where you will be alone. In case elders in your life discover that this has happened, the courtship will be annulled.

Chaperons were present in traditional setting. Present day dating websites for Muslims have tweaked the idea to involve group activities where age mates, friends and family are involved. This happens through outdoor activities where you can interact with dignity. Remember that until marriage, even kissing or such closeness is prohibited.

Halal dating is the new version that is approved by clerics around the world. You are allowed to keep in contact with your target partner through the phone or via the internet. Even introduction by parents and relatives is allowed. Once you feel compatible and decide to spend your life together, you will sign a nikah, a contract that is just as binding as the marriage certificate.

Dating in Islam must not be mistaken for lack of personal will or emotions. You have an opportunity to love a Muslim whether you follow the Islam religion or not. With Halal dating, you have time and the space to develop an understanding and later commit to marrying each other to live happily ever after.




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