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What does the Quran say about a muslim guy marrying a hindu women?

· 26 Rabiʻ II 1428 AH1 min readFatwa 15192English

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What does the Quran say about a muslim guy marrying a hindu women?

Answer

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatoh

It is not permissible for a Muslim man to marry a Hindu woman. Allah states “And (men) should not marry idolatresses, until they accept the faith” (Surah Baqarah Verse 221)

And Allah knows best

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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