Can a Muslim Woman Marry Someone Who Identifies as Muslim but Denies Belief in God?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel
Question
Can a Muslim woman marry someone who identifies as Muslim but denies belief in God?
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate
I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.
It will not be permissible to marry someone who does not believe in Allah, despite identifying as Muslim.
If the person you want to marry does not believe in Allah, which is a fundamental matter, even if they accept it sometime before marriage, it can still have a long-term impact because of their past. So, from the beginning, it would be best to find someone well-grounded in Islam and Iman who lives by it.
General Guidelines
Consider how your different views on religion may affect your relationship. Similar religious orientations are important for a happy marriage and raising children together. If your differences are significant, they may lead to conflict and resentment, making it hard for both of you to grow in your faith. In such cases, marrying may not be wise, even if you generally get along well.
Remember this hadith: The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “You will never leave something for the sake of Allah, but Allah will give you something better in return.” [Ahmad]
Always take advice from your parents, reliable local scholars, and Imams, and pray Istikhara. See the link below.
Given the considerations in such cases, please consult reliable local scholars about the specifics of the situation. Jazakum Allah khayr.
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I pray this helps with your question.
Wassalam,
[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani
Mawlana Ilyas Patel has received a traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.
