Salamun Alaikum Brother Joseph,
Can you help me make sense of this?
If the Qur'an states that 'there is no compulsion in religion' then why does it say in 2:221 "...and give not your daughters in marriage to idolaters till they believe..." . This to me sounds like Allah is suggesting that fathers should force their daughters to not marry idol worshipers. But, if there is no compulsion in religion, a father can not tell her daughter who she is allowed to marry. This sounds like a contradiction. Please bare in mind, I am still just a beginner when it comes to analyzing the Qur'an. Your input is always greatly appreciated.
Thank You,