Marrying a Hindu or Shia
Question
My question is I am a sunni Muslim and if I want to marry a Hindu or a siha Muslim girl, is it permissible? If no why?
Answer
The Qur'an has prohibited marrying idol worshippers. Hence it is haraam for you to marry a Hindu. The nikaah will not be valid and hence one will perpetually be living in zina.
In regard to marrying Shias, refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/4037
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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