Marriage to a Hindu man
Question
Q. My sister is a Muslim and she has fallen in love with a Hindu man. Can my sister marry a Hindu man?
Answer
At the outset, it should be understood that premarital relationships are totally prohibited in Islam. Such relationships must be terminated and abundant Taubah and Istighfaar should be made as it is a sin that draws the wrath and anger of Allah Ta’ala.
As far the marriage of a Muslim with a Hindu is concerned, it is not permissible for a Muslim to marry a Hindu unless they accept Islam. Allah Ta’ala mentions:
“Do not marry unbelieving men until they believe” (Quran 2/221)
Therefore, if a Muslim marries a Hindu, the marriage will be unlawful and invalid according to the Shariah. Children born from such a marriage will be considered illegitimate in Islam.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
- Answered by
- Mufti Ismaeel Bassa
- Checked by
- Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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