I don't agree with Khalid J's letter entitled A Pakistani Muslim and a M'sian Christian.

Islam is a pure religion. Muslims are not encouraged to have a romantic relationships with non- Muslims. Even if they did, their non-believing partners should study this religion first before they make a decision. They are to embrace Islam on their own will and not by force. If they cannot accept Islam, then they should move on and find other people.

I don't know how the Pakistani Muslim will lead his Islamic way of life with his future non- believer wife. If he is a true and devout Muslim, he will face a lot of difficulties, for example those related to purifying himself, his food, his children's status, his prayers and the rights to his properties later on.

Islam is a way of life so how can one lead his life with a non-believer who, for sure, does not practice Islam? Just being frank and having respect are not enough. She will need a deep understanding and sincerity. Islam never forces other people of different faiths to convert or believe in Islam. They will face a lot of problems.

For your information, the true teachings of Islam protect the rights of its believers especially those regarding women in marriage and children.

Converts who revert back to their previous faith after a broken marriage with a Muslim are those who did not embrace Islam whole-heartedly. They do not know the true teachings of Islam. This is also the case with Muslim apostates. This will answer Bolh's letter entitled Make penalty clear to converts .

A sincere convert would know these sanctions even before marriage and would not revert back to their previous religion because they have embraced Islam for the sake of the religion itself, not for their partner. These are the people who were just blinded by love and made themselves believe that they can face any challenges in life.

But Islam is more than just a religion, Islam is a way of life. For this reason, Muslims are not encouraged to fall in love with a non-believer. All Muslims' first and greatest love (whether they were born Muslims or are converts) should be for Allah s.w.t.