Marriage to a Non-Muslim Woman

Question

Is it permissible to marry a woman from a non-Islamic faith, and what are the required conditions if it is permissible? [AR_ID:1281]

Answer 1

Peace be upon you. Regarding marriage to a non-Muslim woman, there are two scenarios: 1. If the man is not married to a Muslim woman: In this case, it is permissible to marry a Christian woman temporarily, but it is strongly recommended to avoid permanent marriage. If the non-Muslim woman is a virgin, the consent of her father or paternal grandfather is required unless she is independent in her affairs. If she is independent, it is still recommended to obtain consent from one of them. 2. If the man is married to a Muslim woman: In this case, it is not permissible to marry a non-Muslim woman without the permission of the Muslim wife. Even with her permission, temporary marriage is also questionable, and it is strongly recommended to avoid it. Sources: - Sayyid Sistani: "Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 3, Issue 205, Issue 207" - Sayyid Khamenei: It is permissible to marry temporarily, but it is strongly recommended to avoid permanent marriage. Consent from the father or paternal grandfather is required for a virgin non-Muslim woman, and the contract is not valid without their permission. Regarding marriage to a non-scriptural non-Muslim, both Sayyid Sistani and Sayyid Khamenei state that it is not permissible for a Muslim to marry a non-scriptural woman, regardless of whether the marriage is permanent or temporary.