Faith Meets Love: Muslim Man Becomes Hindu To Marry His Beloved

In a striking tale of love triumphing over religious boundaries, a youth from Cachar’s Arkatipur, Tanbir Aziz Laskar, has embraced Hinduism and changed his name to Tanbir Sharma in order to marry his Hindu girlfriend of Itkhola, Silchar.

The couple, who had been in a long-term relationship, reportedly faced stiff opposition from their respective communities due to their interfaith backgrounds. Determined to unite with his partner, 22-year-old Tanbir took the decision to convert and change his name legally and voluntarily.

A letter issued by the Silchar branch of Bharat Sevashram Sangha confirmed the development. It reads, “This document serves to certify that Tanbir Aziz Laskar, born on June 9, 2002, son of Sahab Uddin Laskar, and a resident of Rongpur Part-I, P.O.- Rongpur Part-1, P.S.-Silchar, District-Cachar, State- Assam, has voluntarily chosen to convert to Hinduism and has officially changed his name to Tanbir Sharma through a sworn affidavit dated September 24, 2024 at Silchar.”

The letter further states that Tanbir has had an interest in Hindu religion and culture since childhood. He declared that the teachings of the Geeta inspired him deeply and that his decision to convert was made upon attaining adulthood, without any external pressure.

Following the conversion, Tanbir and his girlfriend eloped to Delhi, where they solemnised their marriage through court registration and have since begun their marital life.