There can never be a marriage between two partners who are not from the same religion
There can never be a marriage between two partners who are not from the same religion hence bringing conflict between Hindu and Muslim. There is a primary hindrance between Lata and Kabir, who are from the same religion. Malati seems to recognize that Lata is in love with Kabir. She starts by meeting Kabir at a poetry club meeting, which soon progresses into walks and, ultimately a riverboat trip. They both end up falling in love, regardless of Lata, discovering that he is Muslim. Lata tries to confide in her sister, Savita, who promises not to tell their mother after having a long argument. Kabir finally sends Lata a letter, and she seems afraid to open the letter due to the fear of her mother. Lata finally gains the courage to open the letter, which brings back the misperception and suffering in her. Lata becomes angry, articulating that she has been brought from Calcutta on deceitful pretenses.
There are themes of religion and love in both Genesis 22 and the novel of a suitable boy. Abraham was obedient to God with a pure faith without worshipping idol gods, and he believed in God when he was asked to sacrifice his only son. In the novel, despite Lata discovering that Kabir is not a Muslim, she still falls in love with him, where they start writing each other letters. All this while, they both knew that their families would be against their relationship due to religious differences.