Has anyone had a good marriage with a Muslim?

Submitted by Lisa (United Kingdom), Dec 4, 2007 at 09:06

Please can you help me, I'm involved with an Algerian guy. I'm very much in love with him and think that he loves me too. The reason I say 'think that he loves me' is because he told me this when I said it was over and I don't know if he did this to get me back.

He wants to get married but I'm afraid because of everything I've read and seen. I am an atheist but he is pushing me to go to a mosque to speak with an english Muslim about Islam.

Part of me would like to go just so I can know more about his religion and culture but I think he is expecting it to convert me. Sometimes I'm afraid to say what I'm feeling and my doubts about his intentions as I don't want to lose him. He plans for us to marry in Algeria but I know that I wont understand anything and I will be alone. You said that your Algerian husband hit you but my Algerian guy says they are not allowed to raise their hand to any woman especially their wife.

A majority of the posts on here claim that Muslim guys have an alterior motive. I did not meet my boyfriend online he is actually here in the uk legally. Is there anyone out there who has had a good marriage with a muslim?

Thanks LIsa.

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