Pastor Emmanuel Simon Draws Reactions for Supporting His Muslim Wife’s Umrah Trip

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Nigerian pastor Emmanuel Simon of The Blessed Embassy says he escorted his Muslim wife and their baby to Abuja airport before their journey to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, the lesser Hajj. He shared the news on Facebook and said he expected criticism over his interfaith marriage and support for his wife’s pilgrimage. The post prompted mixed reactions. Some commenters praised the couple’s mutual respect, while others argued that the marriage conflicts with Islamic teachings on Muslim women marrying non-Muslim men.

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