I have a male friend whom I have known for six years. When we first met, I knew he liked me, but I friend-zoned him, so he never asked me out. We remained friends and grew very close. I tell him everything, and he’s always there to listen. We talk about my ideas, dreams, passions, desires, and even my relationships. Everyone thought we were dating, but it didn’t bother me because we were just very good friends. He is a very sweet soul, intelligent, and always there for me, even at my lowest. He is Muslim, originally from Kano, but he grew up in the East and is well-exposed. His dad has only one wife. Recently, we shared a moment, and he confessed that he has always been in love with me. He didn’t know if I felt the same way and didn’t want to jeopardize our friendship.
I was a bit surprised because I thought we were just friends. I was filled with a mix of emotions: surprise, love, and fear. Memories of our years together came flooding back, and I realized he has always been there for me, through my terrible breakups and my constant rants about my ideas. I am always at peace and at ease when I’m with him. The problem now is that I am Christian, and he is Muslim. I don’t know if I can marry a Muslim. I’ve always wanted to go to church with my husband and kids. I know he won’t impose his religion on me because he is very open-minded and versatile, but I’m thinking about our kids and how confusing it might be for them. Is it even right? The Bible says, “Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers.” Are Muslims considered unbelievers? I am so, so confused.
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