Legality And Validity Of Marriage Between Muslims And Non-Muslims
So, it’s not also a one-time sin committed by the person, but the marriage is still valid, right? If someone marries, we can’t say that he or she committed a haram act or sin. We can discourage the act, but that’s all. Have I understood it correctly?
It is a sin because the man disobeyed God. But marriage is valid, it is not zina.
Thank you for your responses. My remaining concern is less about the legal technicality of the Nikah itself, and more about my standing before Allah if I choose this path sincerely. I come from a very traditional Muslim family and I personally do take my deen seriously. I pray regularly, remain emotionally connected to Islam, and genuinely wish to continue living as a practicing Muslim throughout my life. The only reason I have even continued considering this marriage is because I do not feel that she pulls me away from Islam intentionally, and in many ways she actually admires and encourages my connection to faith. However, because this matter is still viewed very negatively by many Muslims culturally and religiously, I sometimes fear whether choosing such a marriage would permanently damage my relationship with Allah or compromise my identity as a good Muslim, even if I continue sincerely trying to fulfill my obligations, maintain my salah, raise Muslim children, and live ethically. I also worry about my parents and family. They are conservative and may strongly oppose the marriage initially. If I respectfully disagree with them and continue trying to convince them while still wishing to marry her, would that be considered serious disobedience towards parents Islamically? How should one balance parental respect with personal conviction in a matter like this? Finally, I wanted to ask: in your understanding, should a Muslim in my situation primarily live with fear that he is engaging in a fundamentally corrupt choice, or can he still hope for Allah’s mercy and nearness if he sincerely continues striving to live as a practicing and God-conscious Muslim despite the complexity of the situation? JazakAllahu Khairan once again for your time, knowledge, and guidance.