Can a Muslim woman marry a non-Muslim?

A mushrikah is an idol-worshipping woman who worships stones, whether from among the Arabs or others. It is not permissible for a Muslim woman to marry a non-Muslim from any other religion, whether from among the Jews or Christians, or any other kaafir religion. It is not permissible for her to marry a Jew, a Christian, a Magian,…

What is the law of marriage in Islam for women?

Women from the people of the book, that is Jewish and Christian women are lawful (in marriage) for Muslim men ( Al-Maaidah 5: 5); and Polytheist ( Mushrik) men and women are unlawful (in marriage) for Muslim men and women ( Al-Baqarah 2: 221). Although the verses from which these directives are derived may be interpreted slightly differently.

Does the Qur’an prohibit men from marrying non-Muslim polytheists?

According to most scholars, this verse specifies or abrogates a previous verse of the Qur’an (2:221) that prohibited men and women from marrying non-Muslim polytheists. The exception in Qur’an 5:5 was only extended to men and not to women as is clear.

Does the Qur’an condemn marriage between Christian men and Muslim women?

While on the other hand, one may hold the opinion that by specifically mentioning the permission of marriage between Muslim men and Jewish and Christian women, the Qur’an has implied its dislike for marriage between Christian or Jewish men with a Muslim woman. As the above explanation would clearly show the issue could have various answers.

Is interfaith marriage a viable option for Muslim women?

There are not enough Muslim men out there, and interfaith marriage is one of the few viable options, and most women rule out the idea of marrying someone from their home country as it does not work out culturally. Today, nearly 40\% of Muslim women marry outside of their faith and most of them without conversion.

Is my husband’s conversion for the sake of marriage valid?

You say that your husband just converted for the sake of marriage, and you question the marriage’s validity because of that. But what I see, is a man who is taking steps towards practicing Islam. Usuaally when someone converts for the sake of marriage, it is in name only and after the wedding life continues as usual for that person.

Is it better to marry who you are compatible with?

There is an advisement to marry with whom you are compatible, and whom you can live in harmony with. It is a relational guidance that a believing bondsman is better than a non-believing man and vice-versa for men. The comparison is for one to understand that the social status is not important, but harmony is.