My Muslim Heart: Dating Outside My Faith (Dating Documentary) | Real Stories 

I would never change my religion for a men . No men is worth that , love yourself first

I must respectfully clarify that the assertion presented contains misinformation. The issue at hand is not a reflection of the religion Islam but rather cultural practices prevalent in specific regions and communities, particularly in the Subcontinent and Arab cultures. As an African Muslim, I can attest that no one is compelling me to marry a cousin or relative, nor are parents arranging marriages for me. It's crucial to understand that cultural practices can differ significantly across various regions and communities, even within the same religious framework. Islam, as outlined in the Quran and the teachings of our Prophet, promotes independence for women and does not endorse compulsion in matters such as marriage. It's essential to differentiate between cultural norms and religious principles, as misrepresentation can lead to misunderstandings. I hope this clarification helps provide a more accurate perspective on the matter.

Married outside of my culture, reverted to Islam and never looked back since alhamduillah

Forced marriage is illegal in the UK. This includes: taking someone overseas to force them to marry (whether or not the forced marriage takes place) arranging a marriage for someone who lacks mental capacity (whether they’re pressured to or not) arranging a marriage for someone before they turn 18 Forcing someone to marry can result in a sentence of up to 7 years in prison.

My brother converted to marry a Muslim girl. His heart wasn't in it. He didn't go to the mosque or learn the prayers. He converted for the sole purpose of marrying her. Eventually they got divorced and that was the end of his brush with Islam! He later got married again to a Christian girl and has two beautiful children.

If you introduce your children to another culture, you must accept that your children may fall in love with someone from a different faith.

Growing up here in western world made me even stronger in faith Alhamdulillah. Islam made me a better person, a better human being, and my life is thankfully the best today as I got a good husband a beautiful kids and a loving family, all thanks to Allah the almighty

You are either moving towards Allah Subhan Wa' taa'la, or away from Him. He left the choice in our hands. This life is a test.

Tyrannical parents are ungodly. Inhuman , God is NEVER THAT

What a sad but beautiful ending to these (3) young ladies lives! I wish they would show how they are doing now. May they be happy in their lives along with their hubby's ❤️❤️

It all matters on how much you, personally, want religion to be a part of your day to day lives.

One of the best documentaries I’ve seen to date. I love all these strong women and their true husbands. That is what’s needed to raise loving families.

These women are very courageous and fortunate that the men in their families did not kill them!

Wonderful doc, individualism vs collectivism, modernism vs traditional. Im from Africa and im quite modern but i can see culture clashing, collectivism is about your family and society, your personal opinions don't matter, you have to please everyone but yourself. Individualism is about self, self improvement, independent, individual opinion. Im married to a white European man and im black African, it takes a lot of work mentality, emotionally, physically, financially. Love is a powerful force, you can move across the world for love. Beautiful stories ❤️

I am married to a revert. And before I could have married a non Muslim. But am honestly saying this, that my love for Allah is more greater then any other love.

I just think life for Asians be they of Indian or Pakistani heritage is difficult for them living in the West. And I have found most people who convert only do it to be accepted by the other and not because they really believe.

Everybody can love who they want to love. No religion or faith should dictate that.

How can anyone seriously claim that Islam is a religion of tolerance, when the only way a non-Muslim man can be with a Muslim woman is if they convert. This is cult like behaviour. I’m a non-practicing Christian and my wife is Sikh, we don’t have any of this nonsense and both our families love, accept and respect us. There’s a bit of an irony here…. People in 🇬🇧 who call out this intolerance get branded as Islamophobic and their opinion is shutdown. Allegations of Islamophobia are tossed around strategically which is in itself is coercive, controlling and cult like behaviour. It will never align with British values. The only way that Islam and British society can move forward is for the teachings of the religion to be regulated. Singapore was brave enough to take that step and it has been highly successful. Younger generations of Muslims in Singapore do not hold extreme interpretations of the religion and inter religious relationships are gradually becoming accepted without forced conversions or family dramas etc.

As someone who comes from a religious and strict Arab family. Family don't speak to me after marrying my husband. It's been years since we last spoke.

I'm so happy that all three of these kind, conscientious, intelligent, beautiful Muslim girls are happily with or married to the men they fell in love with. They deserve it after all those years of struggles and heartbreak.

Love is real. Service to one another in love within the bond of a family is real. Real is when they care for each other in sickness. Love is the only thing that matters. There are many gods in the world. On close inspection they are all man made. It only wraps its tentacles around loving people who do not question but pray, pay and obey. Religion is what make this world to stink. Of course there is a loving creator, we are all connected to that entity. There is definite incredible power granted to us individually, one of the greatest is the power of discernment. The scales fall off one's eyes when one begins to "see". I am very happy with these beautiful and incredibly intelligent women. I had to shed one or two tears of joy for you.

I have to admire these couples. I totally get this struggle as a Catholic who fell in love with a Hindu. We are told to love our neighbour. It takes courage to put aside differences and plough forward.

7:05 Thats awesome. He's preventing you from a traumatic experience Masha'Allah. Which In many British fashion magazines i've read, I've realised it happens to all cultures. I really like how protective your Dad is, and how he's not saying "don't play with your male cousins". He says "play under my eupervision". Plus he's not one sided. He's protective with all guys in general.

I wish they covered men’s side of the story.

Excellent film. I love the freedom these two women have coming from Muslim families. This was very interesting. Thankx for sharing your smiles and your stories. All the best to each of you and your whole family. ☮️❤️☮️❤️☮️❤️☮️❤️☮️🇺🇸

I really connected with their stories as a 1st gen immigrant. I appreciate their honesty and vulnerability. Especially the girl who married the guy called Anthony, I thought she was especially authentic and you could see in her eyes the pain from what she went through. I feel inspired by their strength to never give up on living life on your own terms.

Thank you for sharing❣️ Wishing both couples all The Best…Love Wins♥️

At a certain point in one's life, one must accept the realization of being an adult, and then actually make an adult decision. If you want to marry someone, then do it and deal with the consequences in a mature manner. Being of the same religion is not a prerequisite to a happy or a successful marriage. Love and respect for one another are necessary. I am a Christian married to a Hindu. I've never made my wife do anything she hasn't wanted to do, and nor have I ever prevented her from doing anything she has truly wanted to do. By the love and grace of God, we have had a wonderful marriage now for 47 years..

The seat of both love and faith is the ♥️ Beautiful documentary on a very important topic, thanks to all the portrayed women for this openness🌼Many faiths propagate same-faith-marriages, but it is really a regulation which needs to be discussed!

What an amazing enlightening documentary. I was absolutely glued to this

Islam divides human into Muslims and Kaafir ( Worst of creatures). It’s discriminate against not only against Kaafir, even against men and women. Thats why, I’m Ex-Muslim, Now.

Religion is important but the most important thing is that we are all human beings created from one source.

Such lovely young ladies and very brave. God bless them.

“and the greatest of these is love”

Woah so progressive! Just another 1000 years and Islam finally reaches todays standards. Go Islam!!!

I can’t begin to imagine how courageous these women have been for going through this… so much respect ✊🏼

At least these are not the kind of parents that kill their daughters and/or boyfriends...

I am a western guy proudly born and raised in the USA. I married a Muslim woman and we are very happily married together. I recommend western men to look into Muslim women. They are the best!! As far as Islam is concerned, I read the Quran 2 times in English and some Hadith. The religion as practiced in my wife's family has not been intrusive for me but I must watch myself around the family like not eating bacon and drinking alcohol. For me it is well worth a few restrictions.

moving to another country and refusing to integrate with the native people and culture is unbelievably arrogant

Seems like these women were not supported by their families, but they were brave enough to introduce the men to their families. The men actually hid the nature of their relationship from their parents, and kept dragging their feet for so long

I would like to clarify some misconceptions that I have encountered in the comments. Muslim women are not allowed to marry non-Muslim men, and non-Muslim men or women cannot convert solely for the purpose of marriage. Muslim men, on the other hand, can marry women of the book, although this is disputed as some believe Christians are no longer true monotheists. While the practice is allowed for men, it is generally discouraged, and these rulings are not in dispute. One of the tenets of Sharia is obeying the law of the land, and women are free to make their own choices. However, in the eyes of Islam, the marriage is considered null. When consummated, the individuals involved remove themselves from the framework of Islam, and this is something they must accept. Nevertheless, compassion for them is not precluded. The reasons why Muslim women cannot marry non-Muslim men are numerous, and I will list a few below: Inheritance rights Mehr rights Family rights All of the above fall under Islamic marriage contracts and cannot be enforced when a Muslim woman marries a non-Muslim man. Contrary to popular belief, Islam actually provides robust rights to women within marriage. Examples include: Meher (a woman sets a price for her hand in marriage) The man has to provide all financial needs, and the woman's money is her own. It's often joked that "the woman's money is her money, the man's money is her money." No obligations for chores. The ability to divorce. Additional requirements that can be set during the marriage contract. In Islam, we believe in love, but we also hold the concept that love is developed over time through trials and tribulations, not blind lust. The key principle is the harmony of the family unit, which takes precedence above all else. What this means is if a couple devorces for example a clean split with no kids, the man keeps all his assets and the woman only walks away with her meher the price that she sets, think of this as a built in pre-nup, as she has no requormemts for any contribution towards the household. There is more complexity to all of this, howeber this is just a broad understanding as to why the rules are set the way they are.

I am a muslim girl and got married to a Christian men but we respect two religious we let our children to find which faith they want to fellow but i now find Christianity is the best way of my life so my children tq

00:03 Challenges of dating outside one's faith 02:46 Struggles of questioning identity and cultural expectations 07:41 Facing pressure for arranged marriage at 15 in Morocco 09:39 Struggles of conforming to cultural expectations in marriage 14:05 Exploring dating outside of faith to find personal certainty 16:24 Struggling with guilt and societal judgment while dating outside her faith 20:47 Struggles of dating outside faith and facing parental disapproval 22:46 Struggle with family expectations and freedom in relationships 26:32 Importance of making the right choices in marriage decisions 28:31 Struggling to communicate with mom about dating outside faith 32:41 Struggles with acceptance and commitment in interfaith relationship 34:56 Struggles of navigating interfaith marriage with family 39:16 Challenges of marrying outside faith 41:16 Discussion on interfaith marriages and religious conversion for marriage 45:36 Parents attitudes towards interfaith marriage evolving 47:35 Supporting daughter's choice in marriage regardless of religious background

Thank you so much for being so brave to share your stories with us.

As a Muslim we are told to marry another Muslim because our whole life depends on Islamic etiquettes .. from the food we eat, to clothes we wear, to fasting in Ramadan and we are suppose to enjoy this with a spouse of the same faith .. if it was a faith that you just carry individually in your heart as a personal thing, then it’s different 😊

My cousin is married to a Muslim woman & she is free to practice her faith. She only covers up when she visits her distant relatives. My cousin is practicing his own faith.

to those who have reached a loving marriage on their own. It is not as easy today. Same Religion does not guarantee a good marriage at all.

Interesting that Islamic man are allowed to marry outside their faith, but women are not allowed to do the same....?? Women have to be covered completely and men can be in shorts and wear revealing clothes, smoke, drink alcohol with NO problems... So, this is not oppressive to women?

I am really unhappy with the Imam who wants young people to make their decisions to make their parents happy…. I feel it is very selfish of parents who want their children to marry in their social and religious circles. It is inconsiderate to put their children under pressure😢

I am turkish i came here 2001 arranged marriages didn’t work. I was single for 7 years. All those days i went out enjoyed my life. When I used to meet with none muslim men but never date i told straight away only wanna date muslim. I didn’t wanna have none muslim men. Now i am remarried to Pakistani been married for 13 years very happy. I tell my kids you can only be someone who is muslim. My husband doesn’t care much. But i do . But if they choose non muslim they are still my kids i will still love them and support them ❤️❤️

I'm a Muslim woman who married a Catholic mam. 23 years later, and we're still in love. it's worked for us because of love.

Beautiful stories , thank you for sharing and letting love win.❤

When you love someone you dont see religion, culture. You just see the person you love. Im catholic but i dont practice but i do believe in god. She was bornt in arabic country and shes religious , she wears hijab quite diferent from what i used to. Shes woman with values and principles and i do reconized how lucky i am. Myself being a security in night clubs, tattooed guy, ive never expected this would happen in my life and in the end she never gave up on us even when i told her about our diferences. Sometimes we have to take a step forward my guys. they wont break and you should not ask to break their beliefs it took me time to accept so just take your time. A woman is the pillar, is the love of our house make her happy.

Very interesting video. I am swiss Christian and my husband muslim. We never had any problem about Religion. Now we are married 10 years and have two children. In the 80es my parents were not allowed to marry in the church because my father was catholic italian and my mother german protestant. I think if there is love and respect Religions is not the problem but the culture. After 9 years of marriages I was curios to read the Quran and I only found more love and now I have more respect for my husband as he never spoke about God but he is a true muslim, always helped me and my family and his steadfast behaviour impressed me a lot. So I came alone to Islam, but our children will be free to decide in Life.

This Documentary is so touching, love is the most powerful force in this World!

My first question is , if muslims believe their faith is the most important thing, why are they moving into Western countries with their own religion and philosophy? In regards to true Christian doctrine, parents are to raise up their children according to the Bible, and that will continue until the child leaves their parents home. The only thing parents can do, is discipline them, and give them the reason why things are withheld from them. By just giving them rules, without telling the reason or consequences behind the laws, this is where I believe we do a great disservice to children. Ultimately, when they leave their parents home, all the parents can do is hope that they have taught their children well, because they must be given freedom to make their own choices. The idea of controlling children, or forcing them into arranged marriages is repulsive. If you are born into a culture, where this is all one knows, or is socially acceptable, I can comprehend it, but moving to London and then trying to impose these values on your kids is absurd.

The true authentic love of a woman for the man she chooses is one of the most powerful emotions on earth. With this exclusive love, a man will be blessed, supported, revered, and naturally served, because she believes in him..but it must be her choice. Blessed are the men who are truly loved by a woman.

I think no human should ever be at ease knowing that the partner was blackmailed into converting. If they voluntarily do it, well and good. But if it's your family pushing him/her to the edge till they result to a decision they'd have never made...then, your convertee spouse is living in religion captivity. You met a grown human and loved everything about them. They're well mannered, loving, handsome/beautiful, responsible and every virtue, then someone imagines that it's ok to rob them off their faith/ religion😥 It's selfishness. Dreams of a loving couple shouldn't be shattered by religion. I have seen a Jew getting married to a Christian with not having to denounce their faith. I have also seen a Muslim girl marrying to a Christian man and they are still together but away from the troublesome family. At some point love is going to win over religious intolerance.

Good on you ladies Great watch. Thankyou

A religion that forces you to convert is not worthy of respect as it is implying that religion is superior when obviously it’s not. Everyone should have the free will to believe and practice what they like and marry who they want to without apparent laws like this in their religion. If you expect your partner to convert to your religion to marry you, you don’t accept them for who they are, religion and all.

Very best of luck to all these lovely families. Harming no one, respectful of each others backgrounds and lucky enough to have found each other in this turbulent world ❤

It's the same with Christian family... happened to me was not allowed to marry a Muslim...i became a revert but the turmoil and conflict that ensued from my family left me in perpetual conflict i didn't have a chance....i swore i will never do that to my kids... let them choose who to love...i will support them whatever the religion... still hurts

Being forced to change your religion to be with your partner is nuts.

Love this story telling. Nice and human. Unbiased.

I got my life threatened by my Muslim friend's family because I asked his sister to prom.

So shameful, as a Muslim. Everyone one have the right to love regardless of religion

The Most High did not create Religion, Man Did.

The truth is, when we believe in any religion, we must study that religion so that we solidly understand how the religion works and we also we must be the practitioner of that religion. If we say that we believe in any specific religion but we do not embrace it physically and wholeheartedly, then we are hypocrites. If we are not believers of any religion, then just say to other people that we are agnostics.

To hold onto the sacred and maneuver in the day-to-day practical world is the challenge for anyone that values their faith no matter what that faith is.

I married someone from outside of my faith. I being devout and my hubby not, made it easy for us to marry in my church but I never ever felt an urge to pressure him to change his faith despite him not practising it. Married 30 plus years, he attends church with me every so often. I encourage him to attend his faith but one can never pressure someone to go and worship. Till this date he still attends worship with me. I continue praying for him to commit to a sincere and faithful relationship with Jesus our Saviour and I trust Gods hand and timing in the situation. Respecting anothers faith is key and I firmly believe no one should insist for another to convert unless they freely and willingly decide.

Muslim become angry when you tell them the truth about Prophet & Ayesha sexual relations

This is the negative side of moving to the west as a muslim.

All man made rules. Ok for the man not the woman

Love you guys! All the best in all your relationships.

You can only find peace from the prince of peace.

All this madness and pain caused by the belief that there's an invisible man living in an invisible kingdom in the clouds.

Jesus said Matthew‬ ‭11:28‭-‬30‬ ‭"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

When Anthony’s dad said he would convert too if Anthony’s mum was of a different faith 🥺

It is so disgusting that some people raise their children in Western societies and then force them to live by the traditions of their parents home country. Moreover, I often got the feeling, those kind of people look down on the culture and the people of their chosen new country. Which leaves me with the question, why they didn't stay where they came from...

The more I hear about religions, the more I believe there should be none. That would make everything easier for everyone, seeing what unites them and not what separates them. There should only be faith without the constraints of any organized religion.

Ah the religion of peace, so respectful and loving. Simply a ancient scourge that should be eradicated.

The Imam was the only one who wasn’t confused

I think being a white western woman I am very lucky. These women must face horrendous struggles. But you have to be happy whatever else. I don’t care if my children marry white, black, Muslim, Chinese etc as long as both are happy, they love , care and respect each other. I really feel for these girls who face such challenges. But those challenges and that guilt just proves what lovely people they are. So in effect their parents have a done a good job. It’s so sad but I can understand how difficult it is for everyone involved. Just wish I had answers! X

When you love someone why convert... this is the biggest problem.

Peaceful community spreading peace across the world 😮😮😮😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

When Islam ends from the world, peace will return to this world. Pray to Jesus Christ 🙏

This was the perfect day to see this! ❤❤❤

I don’t understand if they are so set in this culture and Islam ,why do they bring their daughters to western countries . And then expect them to live like people lived hundreds of years ago .

This is so sad...everyone means well and yet the childern are the victims of an ill society

the culture of forcing marriage is not Islamic, islam is about forgivness as a parent how do you not forgive when Allah compels us to forgive as he is the most forgiving

Always find this type of documentaries which try to portray Muslims families and cultures so hideous!!!!!I am a Muslim woman my parents DID NOT FORCE ME to marry my cousin, and neither did they force me in anything! All my friends have been married after long love stories. NO One was forced either. Why is it always Islam targeted as such. If the cases were from different religious backgrounds I would have said maybe it happens sometimes but all of them from Muslim families , all of them forced and tortured and all of them were miserable when they were under the islamic umbrella law!!!????this is what s called stereotyping people. This type of doc that media uses to brainswashe Western societies and spreads islamophobia. Our religion is the kindest and most gracious. Islam is the religion that gave women all of their rights. Read about it , read Quran, then re-program urselves, please .

People are making it look like it targets Islam culture but in contrary, it's just out to show how the rigidity of culture sometimes get most of us and ends up ruining. Everyone should be allowed to love whoever they want.

Religion should not be an obstacle to marriage. Parents, if their children choose someone from another religion, should agree to it unconditionally because it should be the happiness of their children they should give priority to, not their principles, beliefs, happiness, etc.(unless they have verifiable evidence the other one is a criminal or something). It would be selfish if they prioritize their interests/needs over their child's/children's.

The rules of Islam do not change because of different times that we live in. They remain as they are and scholars are not permitted to change the judgement of women marrying outside of Islam. Who are they to give a judgment contrary to what our Prophet conveyed which was revealed by God?!

We are social beings and to fall in love is part of being social. So why does society dictate its cruel rules as to what is appropriate about who to fall in love with and who is forbidden!

I think the love for God, should surpass any man or woman. Also unfortunately as a young muslim male myself. A lot of young muslims are into the street life and crime. And a greater amount of muslim women tend to focus on education and excel. And they look for educated, decent partners. As muslims males we need to educate ourselves and hold firm to our islamic principles. Peace

I doubt their faith was very strong to begin with. As a Christian I put my faith foremost in all I do.

I'm a Muslim brown Pakistani who married a white Christian. It took years to find harmony within the two of us. My family was quite accepting and open but his was critical and obstructive. So it can be the reverse too where Muslim families are more accepting than the Christian communities. Islamophobia is a real issue and lots of couples suffer because of it.

It is nice this woman fought for love, but the religious doesn’t respect love without the other man convert

NO GIRL NO LOVE FAMILY FIRST ALWAYS FOLLOW ALLAH'S PLAN ❤