Help required to Convert to Hinduism

[Levenda]

 

But in the partition of India there was a separate country for Muslims, which are now two countries.

 

Surely that is sufficient? What rights would be violated by having one system of law for everyone like every other country on earth? The right to be denied a divorce until you officially 'convert'?

 

This is divisive. Name another country on earth that has separate laws like this. You can't wonder why there are so many riots against Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs in India when the government actually separates them officially like this. It can't be the way forward, I'm sorry.

Greetings. To answer your question, several countries do have the same or similar requirements. I have lived in Malaysia and been a visitor to Indonesia on many occasions, and these countries do have separate laws for Muslims even though both countries claim freedom of religion (to various extents ... Indonesia may be a special case due to pancasila, but that is another matter). In the United States, Mormons were forced to abandon polygamy (or "multiple marriage") due to pressure from the US government; it still exists in some places in practice although the marriages in question are not legal, i.e., the first marriage may be a legally registered one, but the subsequent marriages are not.

 

Similarly, in Malaysia a non-Muslim may not practice polygamy, etc. These laws, which seem strange and inconsistent to westerners, are actually quite common in those parts of the world where Islam is a major religion. It remains a question whether this is an example of Islam accommodating other religions, or other religions accommodating Islam. It pretty much depends on the majority religion of the country under discussion.

 

It should not be an issue, except that the question of property comes up -- for instance, who satisfies legal requirements as the heir(s) of the deceased (as an example) as well as custody of children, etc. -- as well as other ancillary matters. If property and assets in general were not the issue, why would governments care if someone has multiple spouses?

 

It is easy to confuse our religious beliefs with our political ones, I think, and the questions of polygamy and apostasy touch on the interface between them.

[chandu_69]

 

Why do you insist on formal conversion?

 

Anybody can take shelter of Harinam and such a person becomes a vaishnav.

Don't care so much about the external designation or religion. Follow the principles of bhakti and you will find happiness automatically.

 

Yes, in India anybody can convert to Islam, but conversion to Hinduism is very strictly monitored! This is the irony!

 

He has to consider future consequences for his wife.Try to think before dispensing advice.