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Marrying an atheist

· 4 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I got a proposal from my aunty (she lives in America) for her step-son. But the problem is he does not follow Islam. He is an atheist. He does not believe in any religion. My parents and my aunt are telling me that if Allah wills, he will accept Islam in the future (after marriage). My question is can I marry him, is it halaal?

Answer

Totally refuse it. It is a great sin to accept such a proposal.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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