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I Want to Marry My Teacher

02 May, 2018
Q I fall in love with my teacher whose is 25 years old. I want to propose to him. Is it right to have a relationship with my teacher in Islam? We both are Muslims.

Answer


In this counseling answer:

• Ask a scholar whether it would be permissible to marry your teacher.

• Think about why you want to marry him.

• You could jeopardize his career and your education.

• You should seek the support of your parents and pray istikharah.

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Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatulahi wa barakatuh,

As I am not a scholar, I cannot advise on whether this is permissible or not. So, I would firstly suggest asking g a scholar on this matter before pursuing it further.

However, I can provide you with some advice on the situation. Firstly, go back to why you want to marry him. It is common for students to develop feelings for their teachers due to them being in some kind of position of power and knowledge. This can be very attractive. You would need to be sure that he feels the same way too.

Be aware of the dangers of teacher/student relationships. It can lead peers in the class to feel you are being favored, for example. It may be seen as abusing his position, or you trying to get better grades.

Whilst the opinions of others is irrelevant as it is only Allah’s judgment that matters, these are things that could interrupt his career and your education.

Furthermore, if a marriage was to occur, you would likely need to be assigned to another class or school. So, there are practical issues to be considered here also.

If approached in the wrong way, you could jeopardize his career and your education. Make sure to proceed in the most appropriate way.

If you are serious about it and it is permissible, then you should seek the support of your parents in the matter. They will be better able to advise you based on your best interests and will be able to push a marriage forward in the correct way.

If it is not permissible, or he does not want to marry you, but you are serious about getting married then again, this is something to talk about with your parents in order that you can seek a spouse.

Take time to think about these things and make istikhara. Ask Allah to guide you to make the best decision for you and your teacher that will be most pleasing to Him.

May Allah guide you and grant you a righteous spouse when the time is right.

Salam,

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Hannah Morris is a mum of 4 and she currently works as Counsellor and Instructor of BSc. Psychology at the Islamic Online University (IOU). She obtained her MA degree in Psychology and has over 10 years of experience working in health and social care settings in the UK, USA, and Ireland. Check out her personal Facebook page, ActiveMindCare, that promotes psychological well-being in the Ummah. (www.facebook.com/activemindcare)