Muslim guests at a catholic wedding?

My mum, sisters, brother in laws and their kids are Muslim and I am Christian, I shall be getting married soon and need to know something as I have searched crazy on Google and not much info has come up.



I need to know is it OK for my nieces and nephew to participate in the wedding as my Paige boy and my 2 flower girls?



As well as is it OK for my Muslim family members to be in the wedding ceremony in the church and at the reception are they aloud to dance and what music is not aloud and what are they aloud to do and not to do.



As I do want this day to as eventful and joyful for me as for them.

Muslim guests at a catholic wedding?
A Muslim is permitted to enter Churches and other houses of worship. There is reference to that in the acts of some of the Prophet’s Companions (may Allah be pleased with them all). 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.



Almighty Allah says in the Qur’an: (Allah forbiddeth you not those who warred not against you on account of religion and drove you not out from your homes, that ye should show them kindness and deal justly with them. Lo ! Allah loveth the just dealers.) (Al-Mumtahanah: 8)



This verse, and many others in the Qur’an, lay down the main basics in dealing with non-Muslims. Tolerance and respect are among the main principles that govern the relation of Muslims with the People of the Book (Jews and Christians). It goes without saying that the People of the Book are permitted to attend Muslims’ weddings that are held in mosques in case there is a relation of kinship between them and the Muslim bride or groom, such as the case when the bride or the groom has a non-Muslim father or relative.





During the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) the Christians of Najran came to the Prophet as envoys, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) welcomed them in his mosque and they stayed there for a while.







Based on this, we can say that a Muslim is allowed to attend the wedding of his/her non-Muslim relative, held in a church so long as this attendance does not involve participating in any haram action. This means that a Muslim is not allowed to repeat the hymns said by the priest or other non-Muslims, for that goes against the main precepts of Islam. It is to be stressed also that a Muslim woman is to abide by the code of dress established for a Muslim woman. She is to cover all her body except her face and hands. Moreover, a Muslim should not eat or drink anything haram and should avoid any mixed gatherings that place his sense of religious commitment at stake.



http://www.islamonline.net/fatwa/english...



and yes she an be ur flower girl accoding to this:

http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/Satel...



congradulations by the way!!
Reply:sister muslimrose has shown above there is no problem with a muslim attending a wedding at a church. colette has pointed out that paige boy and flower girls do not have religious significance, so there shouldn't be a problem with this either.



with respect to other details. the consumption of alcohol is forbidden to muslims you should know that many observant muslims try their best to avoid events where alcohol is served and especially if alcohol is a major component of the event. females dancing in public is also considered off limits by many practicing muslims. it is best to ask your family about these issues since each person tends to draw the line slightly differently.
Reply:Neither the paige boy nor the flower girls are positions with religious significance, so I would suspect that is okay.



As to whether they are allowed to dance or not or listen to secular music, that depends on how they practice their faith. Different Muslims (like different Christians) take different positions on this.



My brother's wife's family is Muslim, their marriage ceremony was carried out in the Muslim faith, and we all stayed up drinking and dancing until 3 am.
Reply:I think People are missing the point. Its not about her or her church or her husband. Its, will her family participate. And, I think it would depend on the individual Muslim. In many places, Muslims use Christian churches to say their own prayers. So, I would say technically they can. But, some probably will not, while others would. Just like Jews.
Reply:I been to a few of my Christian friends wedding's, nothing bad has happen.



They invite me and I come for their special day. So yes, I would say it is ok for them but you really need to ask them yourself, everyone different on kind of thing.



At the end of the day, their your family and should be there for you on your big day.
Reply:no church of god (except the free pressies and a few other protestant organisations) denies anybody the right to visit or take part in a celebration be it mass or sermon bamitzvah et al. muslims are just as welcome in a catholic church the same goes for jews and free pressies. obviously your muslim relatives dont drink booze so they dont drink booze! it doesnt stop them enjoying themselves.
Reply:There is nothing in Religion to say that they cannot do the things, it is up to the Parents to give them permissionI am Catholic and the Muslims have been to our Church twice and we have been to theirs and I was surprised as a lot of their service is quite like ours We have been twice to the Special mel they have and we have always found them lovely people
Reply:First you need to ask the Pastor that will marry you.

Second ask the family

What you do at the reception will depend on where the reception is held. If in the church then subject to the rules of the church, if you rent a hall then you can do what you want..
Reply:Don't you remember Jesus being judged because he was always hanging with tax collectors, prostitutes, gentiles, the scum of his society??? jesus only cared about the type of people they were on the inside. if these muslims are truly your friends invite them and make sure they're treated well. true muslims would do the same for you.PEACE.
Reply:arch0049 please i can not understand how Muslim use the Christian Church to pray?



You must ask them. any way they can attend your marriage ,there is no problem but they will not dance and will not drink alchole and they do not allow to kiss the other sex .
Reply:Depends on whether they take there religion seriously or not. Hopefully they have modified there beliefs to suit the present day.
Reply:Go and see the Priest who Is Marrying you and discuss these things with him and he'll let you know what's allowed and what isn't.
Reply:They can do what the hell they want... Would you dance at a Muslim wedding?



I am Roman Catholic and I sure as heck would... and I would enjoy myself... and still give them CLARITY and go HUH the next day!
Reply:You should ask them because not all Muslims will have the same beliefs on these subjects. Just like some Christians won't dance or drink alcohol, but others will.
Reply:Why dont you just ask THEM?



It would be a lot easier.



Congratulations and good luck on your wedding
Reply:You need to discuss that with your husband ,,, if he is a muslim, he will know !
Reply:Time_Effect is right, ask them.
Reply:is doesnt matter what religion they are, of course they can be there. omg, you sound so confusing and strange.
Reply:You might be shooting yourself in the foot.



Please read... 2 Corinthians 6:14 Be ye not unequally YOKED together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
Reply:just don't invite scumslims, problem solved