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Is it possible to get married to a Christian man but bring the children up as Muslims.

Fatwa 8845English
Marriage & DivorceMarriage (Nikah)

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Is it possible to get married to a Christian man but bring the children up as Muslims.

Answer

It is not permissible for a Muslim female to marry a Christian male. The marriage will be invalid. The children from such a union will be illegitimate.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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