“My parents wont let me marry from a different race/culture” HELP!

[@JasmineFares]

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[@sindysu7288]

Omg another video with my lovelies 😘 I love that you both always make video to help persons out . Keep up the great work sis jasmine and dawoud bro . May allah (SWT) bless you both always 😘❤️💕love you both

[@azraomeragic5752]

Love your videos! May Allah swt bless both of you 💞 Keep up the great videos

[@Rachel-su3ir]

Wow, where I'm from our mosques aren't separated like that. They're filled with Lebanese, Somali, Iraqi, pali etc.

[@safiahamed6747]

💖💖💖💖

[@masstory5430]

Hey Guys. Super duper nice topic here. Many thanks to you @JasmimeandDwaoud for your thoughts and advice. Here is also a good example which probably could help some people regarding this conversation InshaAllah: m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGPdlWWAepiZnrs

[@as4367]

My sister (Lebanese) wanted to marry a Somali guy, our parents actually only cared if he was religious and a good person and they were on board. But our relatives were saying horrible racist things when they found out like “your grandkids will be black”. Just horrible. Alhamdulillah I’m glad our parents aren’t like that.

[@maryam.randoms]

Alhamdulillah

[@mylifeinegyptitshami2569]

Mascha Allah you have good parents , The Somali people are very good person and they are honest , reliable

[@as4367]

Hami Yacin isman yes they are. My best friend is Somali. He’s like my brother.

[@mylifeinegyptitshami2569]

@@as4367 wow you have a friend Somalia, to us Somalis we consider our friends as a sister and a brother

[@Mahi-br7nz]

It's really heartbreaking that everyone Muslim is kind and lovely.... until it comes to their children marrying others of different race specifically if their dark skinned, like why? Don't they realise this is arrogance! May Allah save us, aameen

[@CM-zi4so]

as a Christian love your content ,love the way you think. All love to your Family ❤️

[@ashleay0228]

Same here! I’m a Christian too! I love them and Jasmine is soooo much fun to watch. I watch a lot of different channels from different religious backgrounds and it is sooooo interesting and beautiful!!!

[@CM-zi4so]

@@ashleay0228 yes me too , idk why i have always been drawn to other religions , just out of curiosity and the beauty of it ❤️

[@Muslim_Convert_Stories]

@@CM-zi4so Thanks for your sincerity....

[@linaazmiin7479]

[@LoveLiyah849]

@Strange Muslim Muslims believe Jesus was the messiah?

[@deardiary2019]

I’m a Taiwanese and my husband is Moroccan Belgian. He has always been a Muslim, and I wasn’t until a while ago (yeah, I reverted to Islam eventually🤍) I met his grandparents first instead of his parents, and surprisedly, his grandma didn’t care about what my race was, what my religion was etc, she just said to him in Arabic, “she looked really kind, marry her.” It was a huge relieved for him, because he is the eldest grandson. Anyways, thank you for reading this comment, Allah bless you all🙏🏼

[@schokoladendonut]

I wish you two the best 🥰

[@deardiary2019]

@@schokoladendonut thank you❤️🥺 I wish the same to you!!!

[@deardiary2019]

@Zulejha Zulekha Feratovic thank you❤️ I’m sending all the love and support to you hehe🥺

[@deardiary2019]

@@TAVideos786 don’t think too much, when it’s the time, things will come to you without any requests and concerns😉 Allah bless you!

[@xxsou4547]

May Allah bless you too sister❤️

[@SophiaTheGreat]

It's racism if they're looking down on the person of the "other" group and looking as their own group as superior to the "other" without actual logical reason

[@danielkhoury8163]

Such things happen. In Lebanese culture the parents always get involved even in marriage. So it is difficult to go against their interests.

[@thalblankson4002]

Yes this is why majority don't Marry outside race.

[@danielkhoury8163]

@@thalblankson4002Yeah. It is difficult in more conservative societies.

[@RB-nh1om]

@@thalblankson4002 all my aunties and uncles got married out side of their culture/ethnic group 😂

[@thalblankson4002]

@@danielkhoury8163 yes

[@Mariam-lx9pm]

Salam jus wanted to say my parents are also interracial. I’m half Asian and half black and Alhamdulillah my parents have been happily married for 30+ years . Both my family sides are accepting of all race. I have a lot of interracial aunts and uncles as well as cousins. I’m proud to be mixed, it has really opened my eyes to different cultures and traditions❤️ love you guys and may Allah bless you for this video 🥰

[@abirdnotaturkey.386]

wowww mashallah :D i feel very happy for you! if only people in my family were like that too ;( its disappointing...

[@itspatricialeon5658]

Hey guys, I’m not very cultured in the Muslim community, I’m Puerto Rican🇵🇷 and this religion is not seen much here, but I love these videos because they help me so much to understand different types of cultures and religions!! So thank you so much for making such great and informative content, it’s really does help a lot!! 💕🙌🏻

[@linaazmiin7479]

[@user-nk8tv8dt8h]

Welcome to Muslim community

[@fullhd8721]

Allah the almighty says in the holy Qur'an, Surah Al-Hujurat - 49:13: O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).

[@awiliwili]

Welcome to our community miss, i am Moroccan moslim if you wanna have talk with me i will be happy and honored to talk to you ❤️❤️❤️

[@rooshnikhan1153]

You should search about Islam and specially Quran holy book

[@EmmaKimbleMaerki]

I'm a white American and my husband is Egyptian. At first we were interfaith, but I ended up learning the truth and converting from being agnostic to being Muslim. Our families cannot communicate because my husband's family doesn't speak English and my family doesn't speak Arabic. That hasn't stopped our happiness, and I've facetimed with his family while he translates, and I love his family and they love me. I think intercultural and interracial relationships are beautiful and should be celebrated.

[@kenjiilee7192]

Sounds beautiful and exciting!! Welcome to the Muslim family hehe

[@roopmonee7947]

This is the best thing i have read in a looong time.

[@sarakhreawish6322]

@Cork H94 um why tho? Im just curious x

[@seydac9432]

This is great 😍

[@riri-hs7yz]

seff seff stfu you cant even spell brown lol

[@munnesa1]

Culture is a social construct. Any small group of human beings living in a specific area of this planet can create a culture. I personally think religion should be the primary thing we identify with. Not culture.

[@sf1753]

Even religion is a social construct

[@munnesa1]

@@sf1753 can you elaborate?

[@Hadogei123456789]

And religion isn't? I'm saying this as respectfully as I can and as a fan of Jasmine and Dawoud.

[@munnesa1]

@@Hadogei123456789 could you maybe elaborate?

[@samisykes8974]

OMG. I WAS GONNA SAY THAT!! I'm in global studies and it's so hard because even if you're from the same country or whatever, cultures and subcultures can be different based on the society you're around. Culture is TOTALLY a social construct.

[@rutabatariq8096]

I just finished making dua for you guys and the moment i pick up my phone i receive this notification!! May Allah SWT bless you both immensely!✨

[@libanesss1]

Salam, I can say from experience that it’s difficult in the beginning. It was hard to get my mom to accept. I’am Lebanese and my husband is Afghan, so there are two different cultures and traditions. My husband and I struggled to get both sides to accept. And like you said it’s a language barrier, but it's going well. In the end, both families saw that we really love each other and wanted to build a family and a future together, so they accepted. lhamdellah for everything. I can say that If you love someone there is no one in the world who can stand in your way.If you love someone you have to show and fight for your love. if it's meant to be then it's meant to be (nasib).

[@kenjiilee7192]

I feel like there is so much I would want to ask you in regard to your marriage! nevertheless, may Allah swt bless your marriage always!!!

[@libanesss1]

@@kenjiilee7192 thank you, my Allah swt bless you and your’e family. Of course you can ask me. dm me in instagram if you want. (nadamosawii)

[@zccau2316]

the most important thing is Islam. Everything else is bidah

[@user-nk8tv8dt8h]

True Well done, Bravoooo

[@ruthbelloso9204]

I met his mom she accepted me but 2nd day she changed her mind. Now he says he doesn’t have the energy to fight it knowing his mother won’t be happy 💔

[@lifewithanisa8448]

Personally, I believe islam should be the only relevant factor. I think this because a lot of muslim cultures have embedded islamic traditions in their way of life, therefore regardless of someones ethnic background, if you have islam in common, you are bound to have several things like the way you dress, the way you talk, your food (halal), your values/principles, and more in common!

[@kenjiilee7192]

I agree with you completely! just like what Dawood says too. the basis of it is that the person you marry should be a muslim. then In shaa Allah everything else will fall in place if we lived by the Quran and the Sunnah

[@anisahxmed]

Agree with this so much omgg

[@safaahmed3683]

defo agree!

[@leccionesdevida.podcast]

I’m catholic but I absolutely connect to you guys. You are incredibly kindhearted and sweet, much love from mexico ❤️

[@jessicamcginley734]

Its not a melting pot, its a TOSSED SALAD. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@shinkaykarimi9992]

Omg lolllllll - hilarious

[@szj7802]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Canada gang ✌️✌️

[@maisieliberty1319]

Love that saying ☺️❤️

[@osmosis8608]

I think it is also important to stress to our elders that often growing up in the west (and being Muslim), the couple is likely to share their own culture which is different to our parents' culture anyway..

[@peonypink7943]

Spot on!

[@unknown-ip2vl]

definitely agree. just because I’m Somali-American, doesn’t mean I would have the same culture as someone just Somali

[@MrTopWinner]

I agree with her I think it's racism, for example, that my brother's girlfriend's family didn't expect him because of a different culture. Trust me it's crazy 🤔 my brother was really upset and 😡

[@Rachel-su3ir]

It's so sad because it's just who you are. It's nothing u can change or control

[@linaazmiin7479]

I am soo sadd

[@ekramh2856]

He shouldn’t get upset, it’s up to us young people to change this kind of thinking through talking 👍

[@mizondez53]

@@ekramh2856 and with our kids too and too change the next generation.

[@HannaHasan]

Salam guys! Loved this video and glad you shed light on an important topic. We’re an intercultural Muslim couple and have definitely faced challenges with family acceptance at times. Being a Muslim convert also adds a whole new set of challenges. I agree with Jasmine in that it is racist to only allow your kids to marry within the race, even if the parents may not see that way. Cultural preferences are fine and normal, but sometimes it’s pushed too much and should never be forced. Throughout the video I was thinking of the hadith from the Prophet’s (pbuh) final sermon, in which he said: “All humans are descended from Adam and Eve. There is no superiority of an Arab over a non-Arab, or of a non-Arab over an Arab, and no superiority of a white person over a black person or of a black person over a white person, except on the basis of personal piety and righteousness.” I also like that you included the verse from the Qur’an! I love this topic and we’ve also posted a few videos on our channel discussing it. I think it’s important to keep pushing back against what may be considered “taboo” within the Muslim community, because these are all important conversations that should be normal.

[@thalblankson4002]

Yes it's racist.

[@1Darethebestbandever]

Yess yess, btw i love your videos too 🤗

[@dorotadamiecka5233]

Not true

[@allthingszainy7]

My Baba is Irani and my Mama is South African and Alhumdulillah 30+ years, 5 children later, and they’re still happily married ❤️ Different cultures does not have to be a point of contention, it’s just a matter of what you do with those differences . Subhanallah, being a mixed baby has enriched my life in soooooo many ways . i’m so grateful that Allah brought my parents together ❤️ I wish I could have an actual conversation with you guys about this because there’s so much to unpack but I’ll address a few points below . My Mama wasn’t even Muslim when they first met but Alhumdulillah she converted to Islam and then they got married . So many of my Baba’s friends were against him marrying an African woman but Alhumdulillah he didn’t listen to them . My parents have brought me up with both cultures and I absolutely adore both cultures so much . One of the most important things my parents ingrained in me and my siblings is that Islam trumps culture so when there’s difference of opinion culturally speaking and Islamically, Islam is the superior thing, not either culture . people often forget that, hence the reason my Baba’s friends objected to him marrying an African and they told to marry an Irani but even our Imams married women from other cultures so we should be taking that as our example for how to live our lives . So so soooo much more I could say about this topic because of being a mixed Mu’mina with my Baba’s side of the family being Irani and Muslim and my Mama’s side of the family being South African and Christian but some last words, being a mixed baby has opened my eyes, enriched my life, and expanded my horizons and I pray more people open their hearts to and embrace interracial marriages and interracial families .

[@linaazmiin7479]

i amm soo happy for your parent I am irani too And I know how they always say marry someone from the same country and some are not opened to it , it really sadden me a lott I hate this mindset ='(( I hope to marry someone from another country too .Inch'Allah may Allah make easy for everyone that have good attention

[@merve8535]

this is honestly so beautiful, thank you for sharing. God bless you, your parents, and your siblings. stay healthy n safe (:

[@aaaaaasssssshhhhh]

Wow how nice, you are actually kind of similar to me. Except my parents are from haiti and the other from morocco but like you both of my family is different culture and religion aha

[@vee533]

My husband is Muslim,am Christian..he is white,and am black..so different religion ☑️, different race ☑️😁😁and yes our relationship at the beginning was tough, because of these differences but our similar belief in values,family bonded us together..and I if I had to go through it all over again..I 💯 would.. because he is an amazing human being and it has been and still is an honour to be his wife 10 years on... and as for family we raise our son as a Muslim,I understand the importance to him..plus I believe we all serve the same God,love your channel by the way! 💖💖💖💖love is love..

[@NakedInBlack]

I am from Argentina, I’m Latina, I speak Spanish and I’m Catholic. He’s Muslim, from Saudi Arabia and obviously speaks Arabic. We’ve talked about kids, etc. and we’ve worked it out. His parents obviously want our children to be Muslim, mine want them to be Catholic. His parents would like for me to convert but that’s not something that’s going to happen as I come from a very Christian family. He would love to take me to Mecca but again, it’s not something that’ll happen but I will always respect his religion as he respects mine and we make it work. In Gods eyes, we are all his children and he just wants us to be happy. It is hard to marry outside your race/religion but if you go into that relationship with an open mind and the will to make it work, it will. Like you said, love is love 💗

[@vee533]

@@sophiadavies2395 Awww...thank you! You took the words right out of my mouth! So,so,true! 🇸🇦💖🇸🇦

[@vee533]

@@NakedInBlack Wow...always glad to hear from other couples that have had similar experiences! Maybe our paths will cross one day! 🇸🇦💖🇸🇦💖 Love from Riyadh!

[@NakedInBlack]

@@vee533 That would be awesome. Sure do hope so 💗🇸🇦

[@vanityfair5569]

Your poor son. He’s gonna be brainwashed with all the religious bullshit from when he’s a kid

[@natalielee6583]

Thanks for making this super insightful and meaningful video, Jasmine and Dawoud! Speaking from personal experience, I'm half Korean and half Mexican, and I would say I'm very blessed to be both! My Korean dad and Mexican mom came together despite MANY differences in their respective cultures/families/traditions/histories, and were able to share those things with each other and share them with their kids (me and my brothers). Intercultural/racial relationships are really beautiful things!!

[@abdul8901]

So interesting to hear your perspective! I'm also a Muslim from the GTA, and growing up, I never had the expectation from my parents that I would marry someone from my own ethnicity. Even though they grew up in the Middle East and raised us to be practicing Muslims, "culture" wasn't something that was super important in our household, and we didn't place a value judgment on cultures. My mosque (and pretty much every mosque I've been to) is super multicultural. That's the beauty of Islam- it brings us all together. I have so much more in common with my practicing muslim friends from other ethnicities than someone from my own ethnicity who isn't practicing.

[@Sarah-ev7je]

My marriage is interracial my husband is Aussie and I'm Saudi it was a 4 years of challenge and finally it happend in the end you guys were right some families don't wanna even meet the guy of talk about it they just refuse the idea but Alhamdulilah in the end my dad said just like what dawood said beautifully yeah the guy is good in every aspect and making a very good match with my daughter and I'm not going to ruien my daughter nasseeb.

[@aishakdr]

Muft menk just spoke about this 🥰 im so happy this topic is brought up and taken seriously. Alhamdulillah ❤️

[@winiconnor4981]

Canadian here! USA is a melting pot, and Canada is a mosaic. Basically like a stained glass window! And I really appreciate this video! I am white Canadian and Catholic, and my husband of 2 years is Jordanian and Muslim. I always find it interesting how other people think of these kinds of issues!

[@linaazmiin7479]

[@messikhan5100]

@@linaazmiin7479 ur catholic

[@linaazmiin7479]

@@messikhan5100 no

[@messikhan5100]

@@linaazmiin7479 were a catholic though

[@maisieliberty1319]

@@linaazmiin7479 this is really encouraging. And I love describing cultural diversity as a mosaic 🥰

[@hadiatoujalloh5948]

Great points from both sides. My thing is, culture is your identity, people love their culture and they fear that by marrying someone else, they’ll loose that culture. Like y’all said, I’ll prefer they marry from my culture but if Allah wills it differently, I won’t be prideful or arrogant and come in between that. But you do have to acknowledge racism, even if it does work, in laws can be cruel to those children because they are not fully from that culture or race. It’s a deep discussion but well done!!!

[@fahimmiah6361]

What I learnt from this video: - reassure your parents that your culture won't be lost as that's probably their biggest concern - prepare yourself mentally for the fact that it will take time for your parents to get on board so don't expect them to understand immediately, give them time to think and process - keep talking to your parents about it even if it leads to arguments and tell them that the quran didn't say we made you into different groups so you stay in your own bubbles and never interact with each other.

[@khadejajomaa3041]

I love that you guys started this conversation. I think it's really important to start, especially explaining why exceptionalism and thinking one culture is better over another, is wrong.

[@las3sirenas]

I was born and raised in America from Catholic Mexican immigrant parents and fell in love with an Algerian Muslim. I never thought I would be blessed to have a great love much less falling for someone younger, from a different culture, race and religion. What mattered to me was that the person I end up with is someone I have a strong connection, we’re compatible, want the same things out of life and have the share the same core values. Jasmine, you’re absolutely right that with cultures, you can adapt and like for me, eating halal for example but with different religions, now that’s the tricky part. Very early on in the courtship, we discussed a lot of these big topics because it’s pointless to get emotionally invested and end up heart broken because those big topics/ deal breakers aren’t in synced. Our connection was instant and once we saw that everything was in synced, we knew God had put us together for a reason. I’m his yin to his yang 💕☯️

[@maisieliberty1319]

This is really encouraging and interesting. You sound like really open minded, loving people. I hope your marriage is blessed. 🥰

[@Sosafiyyah]

I think it’s a racist. I don’t think these parents would go so hard only over it not being easy to blend culture, it’s more like our culture is better and it shouldn’t be mixed. Or something of that nature. Like how much to in laws gotta speak and be around each other? Sound like these types of parents just want to control their children. They’re already married and only want you to be like them and not yourself. What you want don’t matter only what they want. That’s very selfish when it’s not their life. You have to marry that person not them. Learning a new culture is beautiful and beneficial. My husband is black and Moroccan, I’m black. I fell in love with his mother’s Moroccan food, I even know how to cook somethings myself and I love their clothing etc. although she wanted all her sons to marry Moroccans, she still approved of his decision because she knows it’s his life he has to live.

[@KS-di4df]

Not necessarily... I grew up as a first-generation Canadian with South Indian parents and I know my parents would strongly prefer I married someone who was Indian. And really, it comes from two very simple ideas: 1) they believe marriage is for 7 lifetimes, not one (this is more religious than cultural), and it's a really unique perspective. 2) joint family systems are common and both of them were raised that way, and even I lived in a joint family for many years growing up, so they do see in-laws as someone as a permanent fixture in my life and their lives. Like, the head of my mom's family was her grandfather and then her father's older brother. And her mother would answer to her father-in-law and then her older brother-in-law, which is naturally a big adjustment for a woman after marriage. So those kinds of experiences make them warier of me marrying into another race, because their view of family is not just a husband, wife and their kids, with visits from in-laws.

[@linaazmiin7479]

youre soo right

[@thalblankson4002]

Yes agree with you. Cultural pride.

[@Sam-vt6ks]

I love the way you both think. This combination of religious and mature mindset is kind of refreshing to be honest.

[@xxmeowxx9274]

it's very very common for families with distinct cultures to be scared to lose that culture. They become afraid that losing that culture also means losing your personality. A lot of families think that the personality and morals they raised you with can only be shared and carried on with someone who came from the same region as you, because a lot of the times, that is the case. people that are from the same original country as you will be raised nearly the same way because those parents - a lot of the times - have the same personalities as each other. it's very very easy to share personality and morals with someone who is from the same region as you. there is a very very easy overlap and it's only the very very minute details which would differ you as people. that's why is preferred and that's why it's easier. but of course, the possibility to find someone from a different region as you who STILL has the same personalities and morals is very very real. this happens all the time with many muslim individuals. the reason why many muslim parents are very adamant about shared region is because it is easier for them to grasp. it is easier for them to understand, and has the least chance of failure. they want you, as their child, to be happy. they want you to be comfortable and happy in your marriage, and feel safe. and a lot of the times, that feeling of safety is very easy with someone of the same country. it has the least chance of different mindsets/ different personalities that may cause clashes. but something that will never fail would be explaining to your parents. if you as an individual know that a person you found is 100% right for you in your heart, all it takes is to convince your parents for them to see that same perspective as well. because of course, lol, they are your parents and they still see you as their child and that they are your guiding force, and they think you don't know any better and that you may be 'blinded' by love or whatever situation you may have. but if you explain in great detail they would be able to understand your perspective. but some parents of course exist where they disagree 100% with you no matter what arguments you may have to say. that becomes a different subject which is simply stubbornness. they refuse without any reason except their own stubbornness. but they are still your parents. you need their blessing. you can't disrespect them no matter what. but always appeal to your parents. at the end of the day, Allah is the One who knows your situation. Allah is the One who can change their hearts, so make CONSTANT CONSTANT duaa. If it is right for you, it will happen Insha Allah! Just always remember to make duaa and if it is the best for you it will happen. if it's not, then something Insha Allah or someone Insha Allah would be better for you. Or, it may happen at another time. Only Allah knows at the end of the day - always. so make duaa and stay in constant connection with Allah! Raising your two hands to Allah is your diary!! Wish everyone the best 💕 thanks for the video! very nice conversation

[@Al3aylaa]

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[@aneesakassim1996]

As far as your question goes, I think originally the separate mosques were to cater for different languages - we have Pakistanis/Bengalis/Arabs so they tend to go to their own mosques. This is definitely changing and that’s on us as the next generation who are bi-lingual, to attend different mosques and bring people together. I’m a Pakistani who married an Arab and alhamdulillah my parents were fine with it as they put Islam above their culture. Other people definitely had a gossip about it!! I agree with what you guys said though, reassure yourself parents and give them time. It’s a big thing for them. Be patient. And above all. Make dua to the only One who can help.

[@user-wm6lm5zm2v]

That was very interesting! What about Sunni -Shia marriages? I feel like it's rarely spoken about because most people don't even think about marrying someone outside of their sect. I'm North African and engaged to an Iranian and our relationship surprises people (I can see why). Finding info on the topic is almost impossible :/

[@kenjiilee7192]

I love the sound of the possibility that you guys are together though! sounds like an incredible story! more stories like yours should be shared because I feel that marrying someone who is of a different sect and that you guys are able to work it out shows that Islam is indeed one believed.

[@szj7802]

Salam! Yes this topic is not spoken about. I think personally that if both of you want a life together, Sunni or Shia, you should atleast study the other sect, and ask questions as questions help make an understanding of something clearer. The hard part would be when you have children, as the children might not know whether they are Sunni or Shia. But #1 rule is communication, speak to each other about each other’s beliefs. May Allah (swt) help us

[@szj7802]

Also, that’s beautiful! May Allah strengthen your relationship

[@lets_wrapitup]

@@szj7802 your story is really cool but personally i think you make it out to be something a bit more than it is. After all they’re seen as different sects not even mainly of religion, but because of thoughts and beliefs of the prophets family. Like our family is shia and my sister married Lebanese (Sunni), and there wasn’t really an issue. But I definitely sympathise and feel what you mean

[@szj7802]

@@lets_wrapitup yes I do agree. Both sects don’t usually “work together”. That’s really cool! I think if we we’re to take a bit more time to study our books, all of us would be more learned. I don’t see it as an issue (marriage between the two sects), if they can live with each other without fighting, and help each other be the best they can be, then I see nothing wrong. May Allah guide us

[@maisieliberty1319]

I agree with Jasmine's definition. This was a really interesting video. Thank you for sharing it. 🥰

[@bornonmoon4222]

I love how you addressed the problem. Positive reinforcements can work things out on a long run rather than just creating resistance.

[@leila2724]

You guys are so spot on! I’ve always followed you on IG but was really interested in this topic so click and subscribed to your KZbin channel. It’s so true about what parents think of the international marriages. They disagree at the beginning but it just takes times to get them used to the idea first and then try to marry.

[@yasameenm6806]

10:46 i guess its due to language barrier, so its easier for an elderly person to understand a khuthbah in their own language rather than English and also maybe the group of people running the mosque are probably from the same community or family so they know each other and provide services to cater to their own community due to convenience

[@humanconnectionflores]

Am of Haitian decent, and my family are branches made up of different cultures and races. African, French, Spanish, and Lebanese. my nephews and nieces are biracial. Growing up in New York I had friends from different parts of the world,this allows one to realize that as a human family we have a lot in common. That's why I encourage young people to travel and invite people of different backgrounds into their lives.because this breaks down prejudices and false information. So many people lose out on great opportunities because of having a close mind.

[@fathiamusse5518]

I totally agree with jasmine unfortunately our parents can be racist due to their preferences but that’s how we as a younger generation change that mentality cuz there are soooo many mixed cultures and it’s so beautiful to see mashallah that’s what god created us for to get to know one another and accept/ adapt to each other’s beautiful cultures/ races

[@somehowidk6954]

I absolutely LOVE these advice/opinion/experience videos, definitely want more of them. Besides I totally agree with jasmine when she spoke about racism and preferences because when someone doesn’t give any other options except marrying a Lebanese person for example, I think that’s just racist because they think their culture is superior to anybody else’s, but when they don’t mind being with someone from a different culture BUT Lebanese would be better/easier that’s a preference and it’s acceptable. Love u guys have a wonderful day !!

[@Marina_808]

I never knew there were mosques for different cultures. In England everyone can go to any mosques we don’t segregate different cultures

[@jadalnassar8964]

even in Jordan and western countries. Sadly many arab countries most notably in the gulf think they are the shit and they are better than everybody because of their oil.

[@hafsamohamed9290]

Right my jaw dropped on the floor when they mentioned it. It’s crazy!!!

[@RN_2000]

@@jadalnassar8964 they were talking about the mosques in Toronto what does the gulf has to do here

[@maars75]

Theres pakistani indian turkish arab masjid in England. Everyone can go to any mosque but these "mosques for different cultures" clearly exist in your country.

[@alliyahkhan8057]

Yes, there are - speaking from what I have seen in Toronto! We obviously don't segregate in a way where if you're not from that culture you're automatically not allowed inside, that is not the case at all. But, there are for sure different mosques for different cultures because of the different traditions, interpretations of the quran, languages spoken, dressing standards, cultural majority etc.

[@jewelsofbeingateacher2645]

Masha Allah thank you guys for informing the Ummah about the beauty of culture and Islam. This is true for me because I have met and happily married my husband who is from completely different cultural background. I'm Somali-American and he's Bangladeshi. subhana'Allah, we should always strive that we're brothers and sisters in humanity and Islam. That's the most important than cultural differences will be balanced out.

[@kenjiilee7192]

wow MashaAllah! would love to hear the story of your life together! hehe. May Allah swt bless always!

[@fatemacherif5069]

My parents are from two totally different cultures, but my advice to anyone out there going into an interracial marriage : Please teach your children about both cultures equally, travel with them to see family, it makes a huge difference

[@sarahsomji1932]

You guys should talk about Sunni Shia marriages

[@lena-xh3pm]

I don’t think sects should matter. we are all brothers and sisters in islam

[@mu3addz594]

what's wrong with sunni-shias marriage. .. if Muslims can marry Christians and Jews why not different type of Muslims

[@zccau2316]

@@mu3addz594 Because the majority of Shia Muslims believe in 12 imams who can have all knowledge and can control all atoms in the universe. This is absolutely unacceptable in the eyes of Sunni- giving Allah's attributes to humans. It's the reason why most Sunnis don't consider Shias as Muslim. Hence why this cannot happen and if it does it is normally between couples who are not that practicing.

[@zccau2316]

@@lena-xh3pm Because the majority of Shia Muslims believe in 12 imams who can have all knowledge and can control all atoms in the universe. This is absolutely unacceptable in the eyes of Sunni- giving Allah's attributes to humans. It's the reason why most Sunnis don't consider Shias as Muslim. Hence why this cannot happen and if it does it is normally between couples who are not that practicing.

[@szj7802]

@@zccau2316 Listen, whatever Shia Muslims believe the 12 Imams (as), plus Fatemah (sa) and the Holy Prophet (saww) can do is all DEPENDANT on Allah (swt). Without Allah, nothing is possible. Please make sure you read thoroughly about this topic before making a claim. May Allah (swt) guide us all.

[@kenjiilee7192]

I agree with you Jasmine! that is really true. a preference comes with a choice. it is what you like but it is not something that should be force. but if you adamantly just feel against other races or culture, then something is not right there. Thank You both for this video though! so far, my parents sounds open, especially my mum because I constantly have friends from different parts of the world and they do enjoy meeting them too. but I think, the idea of me marrying someone who is not a Singaporean isn't something that they had really consider. I think it will make them uncomfortable because they are only used to the Singapore culture - which makes much more differences than race, (Im half Indian and half Malay) because we all grow up in a religion-based culture here.

[@DeeRafatSweileh]

Jasmine, you should have a TedTalk and a podcast about all things and everything because girl, you your opinions are enlightening and challenging and I like it

[@bobby_3145]

Where are you from

[@fatimabamba9032]

Theres the issue of culture and theres the issue of race. Convoncing parents to accept another adjacent culture is hard but not as hard as getting them to accept a completely different race and thnic group. I find that we have to address their racism and antiblackness.

[@fatimabamba9032]

In short, when it comes to culture, its hard to convince parents, but if its racism, its impossible.

[@nahiedlaila9601]

I feel you!! This is a big issue in the muslim community and the racism has to stop once and for all. If people truly believe then racism shouldnt even be present in their hearts. They put their ego above their intellect and religion. There is no racism in Islam only in people's hearts sadly. Those people will be hold accountable cuz racism is a big sin and has killed so many innocent lives. Racism in my eyes is just disgusting and the lowest level mankind can lower themselves to tbh

[@sisfist3591]

Yes I agree. I’m Pakistani and marrying within the desi/brown/south Asian race is easier than marrying someone outside of that race. I’m assuming it’s the same with arabs, white people, black people, (east) Asian people, etc.

[@alyssalane3442]

Minor, but thank you for correcting when you said "better" and "problem. "💜 The words we hear as children are hard to unlearn haha. The struggle!

[@princessaamraa3279]

“How do you say naseeb in English”🤣🤣 I friggen love you guys

[@huskiesarethebest1142]

I know that was so cute! It made me smile!

[@jamilabashir4170]

Jasmine and Dawoud were Amazing couple❤❤

[@akm666]

Are* 😅

[@user-vf9kw6fi8l]

Love Jasmines mindset and views. If only we all thought like this.

[@rowal4252]

I love the topics you guys talk about we need more open minded speakers in this world, I appreciate it!!

[@mimimadhoun1814]

Oh my gosh when Dawoud asked the mosque question, I related so much! I love my Sudanese and Pakistani and Indonesian brothers and sisters. There should never be this “segregation” at mosques. Muslims are Muslims and I love all y’all!! Arabs need to work on including all races in a mosque

[@nahiedlaila9601]

Nabela Noor is also a good example of a succesful interracial marriage. She is muslim and her husband is American and is a convert😊her parents didnt approve at first but slowly they started accepting him as her husband and son in law so never lose hope! He truly is an amazing husband to her and has many good islamic qualities mashallah which some muslims dont even have thats why we shouldnt judge a book by its cover. There is more than meets the eye😉

[@khadijatoud6592]

Does she have a KZbin channel?

[@wartanabadanooh7157]

@@khadijatoud6592 yes she does, just type in her full name and she'll pop up Insha'Allah

[@Rachel-su3ir]

Yes. I think she's a better example than Dina torkia because dinas parents are an interracial couple

[@safa2344]

@@Rachel-su3ir Dina's parents were interracial but also her dad didn't support her interracial marriage at first. It took them years. Arab dads amiright lmaooo

[@narimanezeinddine604]

Being Muslim isn't a race/culture though. They're interracial because she's from Bangladesh.

[@amirj6920]

YES! Jasmine explained the difference between racism and preference perfectly. I agree completely!

[@farhiyag7594]

i loved the way jasmine described that part from 17:39 to 17:52.

[@tanz6275]

Jasmines advice is a whole other level 😅❤️ her dialect is just so fluent. She should be a therapist

[@shinkaykarimi9992]

It's definitely key for parents to give a potential person a chance to talk/meet, learn about them, etc. Parents will definitely not change right away - if they've held their own cultural values/beliefs for 30, 40 years, etc, they won't change overnight 180 degrees. I hope that all parents can put that ignorance to the side and see their child's happiness & give someone a chance, regardless of religion, race, culture, skin colour, etc.

[@vasemedroserii]

Jasmine is basically describing assimilation versus integration when talking about salad bowls and melting pots :)

[@anisaali8252]

To elaborate more on Jasmine's comment regarding the definition of racism vs preference - I would say that preference comes from learned beliefs as well as experiences that one faces and as a result has a preference for a situation, type of person etc that will result in a easier or safer outcome. In the context of marriage and dating, being with someone within your culture or faith is easier and safer. Racism however, is the idea that your race (or another's) is superior or better than another's and therefore will choose against dating marriage with someone from an "inferior" race. So yeah, definitely a big difference! However, many racists do justify their racist ideologies as being simple preferences...they are certainly not!

[@taisiyafeoktistova4769]

I am Ukrainian and my husband is Saudi, you can do it. Just be respectful and open-minded of each other cultures.

[@mercyogbee7077]

Have you converted ?

[@nayanika3599]

Im Indonesian (DNA results : i'm pretty mixed of Austronesian-Polynesian + Arab + Indian + Chinese), my hubby is Ukrainian (DNA results : Slavic, Tatar, Jewish). Too many challenges in the early years, but now everything is easier, it all depends on the intention, patience and mutual commitment to the marriage, after 4 years of marriage he finally "seriously" learn & converted to Islam

[@maisaw1454]

First and foremost, I had to laugh so much when you explained the salad bowl theory because in high school in Germany when we learned about America we learned about the whole salad bowl, melting pot and mosaic theory. Canada is a mosaic by the way ;) and I think your explanation of racism vs. preference was spot on. Therefore, I would say most people that I know think of interracial marriage in a racist way and not in a preference way sadly

[@salmabshah]

I'm in this situation but we are both Muslim, he is mixed race Pakistani and Ukraine and I'm full Pakistani

[@kenjiilee7192]

hi! Im wondering. is it because they expected you to marry someone who is fully Pakistani?

[@user-dr1rg8eq3d]

Don't give up sister if you want him? work on this relationship to work

[@salmabshah]

@@kenjiilee7192 it’s more to do with caste with me being from a higher caste and then having doubt which caste he is. But I’m in love with him and can’t see my life without in it

[@salmabshah]

@@kenjiilee7192 it‘a the thought of my parent’s rejecting him, it would break my heart if they can’t expect him

[@salmabshah]

@Strange Muslim what the hell you on about. I'm happy with my lineage, thank you very much. You have deeply offended me.

[@aishasangle7401]

Liked before I even watched because I already know it's going to be good

[@sunshineandautumn]

Jzk! Great video on an important topic :) The Ayah in the Quran at the end of the video is beautiful, mashAllah. Jzk for posting

[@YallaBitlBitl]

I'm iraqi and my husband is Korean. My mom disowned me because she was ashamed that he is not arab and thinks that Asians are lower level than arabs when he has multiple bachelor degrees, good job, good and responsible man. I tried convincing her for 3 years but she never accepted and still doesn't talk to me and told me not to announce it on social media because she is very ashamed. Him and I are both Muslim and that still didn't change her mind. Im currently 23 weeks pregnant and she had never contacted me to check on me... its so sad that my in laws are much more closer than my own family... Allah Kareem.. I pray every day for her to come around once she sees my baby girl InshaAllah

[@gratitudeandlovee]

Stay strong, may Allah protect you and your husband, may he keep your marriage strong. Congratulations on your pregnancy. With hardship comes ease sister

[@stormy_blink2982]

Tell your mommma that she is asian too . Iraq is part of asia

[@yenlik5165]

@@stormy_blink2982😂😂😂

[@lami9083]

My partner is lebanese, I am turkish, and I love his language so much, it sounds like music and it is truely the most elegant arabic accent! Since childhood I have always seen different cultures as an enrichment in life and it has never changed. I never had the idea of a turkish husband, but religion is a part of my identity and that is why I want my partner to believe the same way.. bec otherwise he coudn't understand most of my thoughts and beliefs. I am lucky it just turned out both being muslim, bec in the beginning (when I was more young) I didn't directly ask about that (I should have). Thank you for giving your advice on this, I feel a little bit more reliefed now. Considering my parents that love to keep their traditions forever, but I wouldn't lose it anyway, bec they grew me up with my traditions and I even miss my own traditions even though I was born into the western world. They taught me enough so that I never forget and I do truely appreciate that!

[@linaazmiin7479]

I am same likee youu except i am not married but i dont want to marry someone fromthe same country but ilove my culture i am opened to two different cultre how your parent end up accepting i know turkish parent dont love mixing

[@6674naz]

Aileni nasıl ikna ettin anlatirmisin,

[@schokoladendonut]

I think just straight up denying your child to marry someone outside of your culture is racist. Because by doing that you imply that the other person‘s culture is not good enough and that you do not want someone with that culture in your family. But of course having a preference is totally fine. We all have them. Even when it comes to things as simple as looks we e.g. tend to be attracted to a certain type or look more than to another and that is okay. Thank you Jasmine & Dawoud for this and all your other videos where you speak on such important matters! I think they are very beneficial especially for people like me grew up as Muslims in the western world. Keep up your great work!! 🥰🥰

[@schokoladendonut]

But I also believe that of course (most) parents are not coming from a place of hatred when they deny their child to marry someone from another culture. It is usually because marrying someone from your culture is the easiest and they do not want to you to have any problem. But then again we as their children have to do what Jasmine Said. We have to constantly challenge them, and explain to them that in Islam there is nothing wrong with marrying someone from outside of culture. Quite the opposite even. Sure it can cause problems but no marriage is perfect and goes on with no problems. And you can end up in a divorce with someone from your culture. So if the guy/girl is a good Muslim than we should be able to go for it!

[@linaazmiin7479]

so well explained

[@planetlola]

Totally agree with you Jasmine, it’s racist! Preferences are things like hair color, income, education, etc. But when people speak on dating preferences they ALWAYS mean race! I’ve seen muslims exclude a whole entire race when it’s time to look for a spouse and claim it’s just a “preference” huh do you hear yourself are you mad?? if you’re going after someone simply because they’re arab or Pakistani, you’re simply reducing that person to stereotypical characteristics based off of race/ethnicity/culture/media, etc. AND THATS LITERALLY INSANE. I hate dating preferences so much😩😤

[@1Darethebestbandever]

I think it depends on what the person is thinking. For example, I could say that I prefer to marry from my culture. But what I mean is, it will be easier for me, and my family, to communicate better with the person if he is from the same culture. Or maybe what I mean is that if we're from different cultures, then we would never understand each other right (which is not true). Or maybe what I mean is that my culture is more interesting than other cultures??? So really what does "prefer to marry from my culture" really mean to a person is the question. In reality, you could relate to someone from a different culture more than you relate to your family. So culture is not really the 'quality' you should be seeking in a future spouse.

[@valf156115]

I think the mosque thing is language. Ex: the khutba is in the language of the culture such as Arabic or Somali or Tatar or Bosnian so people from that language attend that mosque and they tend to belong to the same race or ethnic group. Ive noticed the same things in churches or even synagoges. In montreal where i live i find it’s not as pronounced as the muslim community is not as big and is mixed geographically around the island.

[@ashleay0228]

Jasmine and Dawoud, you guys have such amazing fans of your channel. I love reading all the feedback and seeing all the positivity. Love your page and all your content!

[@LO-bk4bv]

This is still a pretty taboo topic at least from what I've experienced. I haven't really talked about it outside of my family and close friends. I'm Lebanese and my husband is Ashkenazi both in U.S....I don't really notice any major cultural difference. From the outside, people wouldn't really think we're so different anyways. He fits in well with my family and I fit in well with his. His family and family friends all welcomed me right away no issues....my parents on the other hand....not so much. Of course they expected me to marry someone Lebanese. To say that it was a struggle to get them to accept that we wanted to get married is an understatement...it took a lot of patience and dedication....my my husband knew that it would be a struggle when we first started talking and our intention was marriage right from the start....but he said he would do whatever it took. A big issue for my parents was that others in our community would talk....but so far no one has cared. My husband has come to the mosque frequently...no one really questioned it...but I'm not sure that people would know he is ethnically Jewish (I didn't for a while when we first met). Growing up I never really cared about a person's ethnicity...my friends were of all types and one of my first best friends was Jewish I later found out. Must have been the only one at our school. I hope things are easier for upcoming generations. And I know this isn't across the board, but I've noticed Jewish men make good husbands. I never talked to another man before, and of course didn't date but I never thought I'd get married. So when the right fit comes along....if it works ethnicity & culture shouldn't stand in the way.

[@Cherryxx101]

Honestly i dont think its out of hate for other cultures or racism its more like our parents are trying to minimize all the “problems” that might happen for us in our married life so they just close the door for interracial marriages just to avoid the issue as a whole

[@maz4488]

@Abdul-Haqq I think this concept is only prevalent in eastern societies where the people in the country are the same race/ ethnicity/ culture. Parents fail to understand that we’re in a difference country, in a different society. Most people now have western values over cultural ones so the clashes are minimised.

[@عليريسؤينا]

In my opinion brotherhood is weak if muslim Arab fathers do not want to marry their daughters to muslim non arabs

[@nyimasitakanuteh580]

That would be valid except even marriages between people of the same ethnicity come with a whole host of problems and why not prioritize deen and character over ethnicity?

[@farihahoque5179]

Thank you for posting this! It's like you read my mind.

[@baria.e]

This is such a high concerned topic in the 21st Century thankyou for talking about it❤❤❤

[@RYEANkindaAWESOME]

I really appreciate you two trying to attack this subject. However, I feel like it’s deeper than that and y’all are not attacking the racism in the Muslim community especially with black Muslims. Maybe my view is different because I live in America. But saying that you rather stick to your own culture is a bit of a bias there even when you are trying not to sound that way.

[@mohamoudhussien64]

I like it your coment

[@duaaali3369]

lmao for anyone else like Dawoud who's confused, the phrase "melting pot" refers to the mix of different cultures and traditions in America, but people try not to use the term because it's somewhat suggesting people have lost their original roots to assimilate with American tradition. So using phrases like "salad bowl", which we also use here, or "mosaic" are better when trying to describe some groups because while earlier generation have lost their original culture, you still see a lot of ethnic based neighborhoods such as Chinatown, Tehrangelos, etc. and people who haven't lost their roots; in fact, people who want to maintain them! I feel like the US has come to a turning point with this situation, which is really nice.

[@RickiHockersmith83]

You two should take (DNA ancestry test result) together to see what other gene/ethnicities groups run in bloodline.

[@StarsabovetheEmeraldForest]

Love who you love, parents should only care that the other person is Muslim, and that their child is happy. Also, some parents like to disguise their racism as something cultural. My family was against me and my husband at first, I am black and he is white. They didn’t like it at all. His family didn’t care, they just wanted him to be happy. My parents thinking came from certain life experiences, but they eventually got over it. Now they love him.

[@tabitas.2719]

I'd agree with Jasmine on preference including being open to other things - I would say that if the parents have a preference for (in your case) a Lebanese partner, but would also accept another Middle Eastern partner, while remaining adamantly against a white/black/Hispanic/... partner, it obviously is racism (otherwise I'd talk about cultural discrimination).

[@anisahxmed]

Wow, I was literally just talking about this topic!

[@noorjahaanmohamed5916]

So kind of you guys to bring this topic up. Totally agree with everything you said. We were created differently so that we could appreciate diversity and a mixture of culture and everything and live together lovingly and respectfully. Btw I felt really sad when the kitty jumped up next to you and you guys just ignored it. 😂😂🥺It's so cutee.

[@dianebishopdesigns]

I'm from Scotland and my partner is Iranian. His family don't speak that much English, particularly his parents and my family don't speak Persian. I could certainly have chosen to keep looking for an 'easier' relationship with someone from the same country / same culture where I wouldn't need to worry about how to get a visa to visit his family or how to wear a hijab in 35 degree heat during summer but I can't imagine giving up the relationship I have over cultural differences. I've been slowly learning to speak Persian and I can cook a few Persian dishes. I even surprised him with homemade saffron, rosewater and pistachio ice-cream when he came back from visiting family in Iran last year. I have been so lucky that his family (as far as he has told me) have never objected to our relationship. I know that not everyone views inter-cultural relationship so positively.

[@linaazmiin7479]

awnn i AM soo happy for you two I am iranien tooo, and you will love iran if you visit is such a beautiful country i know is soo hot in summer but worth visiting one day

[@kailalee5918]

Thank you for talking about the cultural enclaves and exclusivity within the Muslim community in such an articulate way. As a convert from a predominantly Catholic culture, it’s so easy to feel like an outsider among others. Culture is a beautiful thing and certainly has its place, but so often it becomes divisive. It’s a difficult juggle between parents, being rooted to our upbringing and respecting our traditions and values, as well as loving who we love and being true to Allah. As time passes, perhaps we’ll be able to continue these conversations in a more comfortable way with family and build a more inclusive space. Thank you for the impact you’re making!

[@tanyaa.6163]

My sister married a convert which was very hard for my family because they were not convinced that he actually became muslim and not just by name to make our family happy. My parents did prefer an Arab but at the end of the day all they really wanted was someone who was raised Muslim. So, advice to anyone who's going through something similar, I would say, first of all, bringing someone into Islam is a beautiful thing and I say pull up a lot of hadith and ayat that show how good it is. For example, of course the one converting gets their sins wiped away, but also you get a hasana for every hasana they get. Stay strong and don't give up after a couple tries, because especially Arab parents, they can be stubborn and close-minded, and they love to think about other people's opinions. So just constantly remind them, in Allah's eyes that marriage would not be wrong, and your happiness is more important than people's baseless opinions!! 💕 just make sure that person is really worth it before going through this hassle 😂

[@mayerike]

Culture only become an issue if you are not open minded. Or if you think your culture is better or superior to others. I am Ivorian from west Africa and my husband is half Cuban and half Nicaraguan. And all we care about is for our children to become good productive muslim in the society. When it come to cultural and traditional things since both our cultures and traditions are dominated by Islamic tradition we get along great and other things are just extra things that we experiment on and are excited to learn with an open mind. Alhamdoulillah. InshaAllah. I love your channel by the way.

[@Tiaremoorea13]

Interesting topic with open mind discussion Thank You for sharing Much love and blessings

[@amanihoballah2849]

Hey guys Really enjoyed it as usual 🥰 I so agree with you, particularly on the fact that culture and religion are different and culture can be adopted by sharing and everything but it’s more difficult regarding our religion. Anyway I hope every person in this situation find solutions or encouragement by seeing your video. Keep going😍 A libanese from Africa

[@fatimaabdullahi204]

This is a very interesting topic. I like the perspective of preference but also weighing in our religion which is against any type of hierarchy or superiority complex. But also, personally one relationship I think we all can’t afford to lose is our relationship with our parents. Even if they’re wrong, jannah is still under your mom’s feet. I think it’s important to consider damaging that relationship, even if you are right and they’re wrong. Just my perspective.

[@hahamkh6443]

As a Moroccan i m proud to say that we are the most open culture to marry out of our culture and for so long i always tell my parents that i will marry out of my culture because i want to have kids that has many cultural backgrounds

[@linaazmiin7479]

same

[@Saarrah12]

100% true!

[@noturxalimo6389]

As a Somali I have the biggest respect for Moroccans and North Africans in general. They are so nice and open.

[@hahamkh6443]

@@noturxalimo6389 Thanks u i really appreciate that

[@danielkhoury8163]

Morocco must be a liberal country. Lebanon is mostly conservative but those living outside seem to be more open minded.

[@yamoud777]

Salam. I just found your video yesterday and you guys rock. I enjoy how you discuss controversial topics related to culture and relationships. Keep it up and looking forward for more videos.

[@maamecarolboahen5508]

Jasmine. I'm a 40 year old Ghanaian woman. I 100 percent agree with you. I'm still single and this has been my issue with interracial dating. When you date interracial it's not easy! But at the end of the day LOVE always wins!!🤎 🇬🇭 🇨🇦 .P.s. You're a great speaker. You got something! Keep going!❤

[@hxyzazolchak]

I come from a multicultural background and I think that intercultural marriage is one of the goal(s) to the prophet's reason of the dislike of racism. One of the main parts of his accomplishments as a messenger was that he drew people from different cultures of tribes of Arabia and made Islam their judge between right and wrong, not cultural values or point of views. I believe that when you grow up in a place where you have many cultures pulling you towards them, an individual, specifically a Muslim would be forced to have Islam as the judge between what part of the cultures to choose and what to leave behind and this will over generations eliminate negative values because You have to remember that not all aspects of culture are good. This is why I see intercultural marriage as generally a good thing for the Muslim community.

[@xr763]

My mother is came from a cultural Pakistani family and my father is a revert to Islam from the Seychelles so wildly different cultures and languages. My mother's family cut us off for 10 years however I dont care whatsoever in fact I still push for interracial marriage. The line between Islam and culture has been marred so much so that culture takes precedent, and one of the most hated things to our prophet was nationalism. If you want to marry someone of a different race or culture go ahead! Trust in Allah, He will find a way. There's beauty in diversity. And with regards to in- laws, you are your spouses protector! You guard them and they guard you. My family is so mixed that the ONLY culture I know is Islam, and I couldn't be happier.

[@melaniesalama4952]

I got a bit sad watching this video. I am Paraguayan (south American) and my partner Syrian. we’ve been together for 3 years and of course we talk about our differences but we get along pretty well. What I never thought about is the relationship between my parents and his parents. Is never going to be a good one because they don’t understand each other in the first place. Makes me rethink a lot of things 😞

[@sozi4271]

I really wanted to ask you guys to make a vid about interracial marriage🥺.. but you did it before I ask😌.. thank you..💗 There should be so much more content about interracial marriage everywhere so that it will be a natural thing other than a “taboo” Idk why people think that marring someone from the same culture and same country is a “must”.. like.. if you marry someone from different culture it won’t work and it’s not good and blah blah blah.. while there are lots of marriage from same cultures that doesn’t end well.. marriage is not about cultures.. it’s about respect and love and appreciation and mercy.. and if you were sure that someone love you and respect you and he/she’s a good god loving person.. That’s it.. you’re good.. but unfortunately most people and most parents don’t think that way.. and Those kind of people put their culture before their religion.. some months ago a girl from my country *kurdistan* married a boy from Sudan.. and it spread everywhere and people were like.. it’s gonna end bad and it won’t work and stuff.. WHY NOT?? Just because he’s not kurdish? It means that if she married a boy from the same culture then everything would be perfect?? NO.. It’s a clear racism.. And also I love someone from Pakistan.. And I’m so worried how to convince my parents about this🥺.. I hope parents would be more understanding.. and I think most people aren’t having an open conversation about marriage itself with their kids.. not even interracial/intercultural ones.. unfortunately.. it’s a shame really.. every human beings are equal.. and culture does not make a person.. There should be no racism at all. Peace🤍

[@mercikiyah2198]

I don’t get why you guys don’t have millions of subscribers like your videos are amazing

[@sarahqtify]

I agree with Jasmine's viewpoint about the racism vs preference. I understand the desire to maintain culture and keep it alive. However, I still believe you can keep cultures alive in multicultural relationships. My parents are from 2 completely different places and backgrounds and I have both cultures' influence. As I have grown up, I choose to stick to what I think are the best parts of each culture. I think it is so important to be open to interracial and multicultural relationships. At the end of the day we are all human beings. Besides, being mixed really opens your mind, yes sometimes it can be challenging because I don't really fit in fully in either culture because I'm mixed but that doesn't really bother me anymore. When choosing a partner I don't think it's right to just rule people out because they dont come from the same culture.

[@chantelcaprice4119]

When people from other countries move to western countries that are a mix of different cultures/religions, people have to anticipate that marrying out of the race and religion can happen. I’m in a marriage and my husband and I are different cultures and religions. Life is too short. Love is love boo ✌🏼let it be.