I am happy to hear that the both of you have formed such a strong bond having not ever met. I personally think it is a little too soon to contemplate marriage at this point. Though you have been communicating for the past three years, you've never actually been with one another. Give that a go and see what it's like first. You only really ever know a person once you've met them. If the two of you really hit it off as you have been over the internet/phone, then start thinking about ways to resolve your predicament. Take it a step at a time mate and deal with problems one at a time.

Why talk about religion now. Wait for the both of them to actually meet and physically date one another first. Take it from there. They haven't even met yet and everyone's going on about getting married and religion.

Precisely. In this case you know he's going to give it a try with her irregardless of what racially charged repercussions there may be so why convince him otherwise? I would like more and more people to look beyond race and religion when it comes to love.

I do know partners who live together, have a child and are not legally married. Don't ask why because the reasons are personal. The difference is that their parents can accept their situation and more importantly, they are of the same race. In your case, it will be illegal for you to be in the same room as her, no? In the eyes of the Syariah Court anyway. This is not an option unless you migrate.

Like I said, be with her for awhile and see if you really do like each other that much. An online relationship is NOT a good indication of how a real relationship will turn out.