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I couldn’t pursue this without serious reservations. A partner’s lack of religious practice isn’t just about missing prayers, it reflects a disconnect from the spiritual accountability, lifestyle discipline, and shared goals that sustain a marriage in Islam. Kindness and warmth matter, but they’re not substitutes for shared faith. At least, that's my opinion.
You just said that he isn’t what you’re looking for in a partner.
Agree with CSM1. Think long term, how kids would be affected. For all you know, his irreligiosity may rub off on you more than you rub off on him
Also, there are plenty of potentials out there. No need to compromise THAT much on religious values.
Was in a similar situation gender roles reversed. Knew she was too far gone when she jokingly said she was having pork for lunch…
Best you can do is give them gentle reminders. I sent her an email about some Quran videos and told her to reflect on Quran.
How did she react
Marrying someone who doesn’t pray is haram
Not gonna comment on the kafir part cuz its none of my business. But leaving this right here cuz AC2 asked for source https://youtu.be/D0XMcRGgO6g?si=EzhjZe2MhZTe3Mm9
I would have a conversation and get to know them on a personal level.
It's a tricky situation. I'd say get to know him better, for longer. It's easy to come off as a nice person when you know them on a shallow level.
Speaking based on my sisters experience. She married my brother in law who wasn’t religious. It rubbed off onto her, she’s not as religious now either. She doesn’t fast, pray, or read Quran any more despite her knowing how to do all when she used to be single. Her kids they don’t know how to pray nor practice Islam. Be wise and choose someone who follows at the same level as you or above. My best recommendation is if you overlook religion right now one day you might regret it
Keep advising her and don’t stop. You’re doing good
The one who abandons salah is a kafir. You’d be committing kufr by wanting to marry a non Muslim. And if you do marry him, then you’ll be committing zina every time you have sex with him