FAQs
Who is forbidden to marry in Islam?
In Islam, certain individuals are explicitly forbidden to marry due to kinship, fosterage, or previous marital relationships. These include direct relatives such as parents, siblings, children, aunts, and uncles. Foster relationships established through breastfeeding also create prohibitions, meaning one cannot marry their foster siblings. Additionally, a man is forbidden to marry his stepmother, his son’s wife, or his wife’s daughter from another marriage.
Is interfaith marriage prohibited in Islam?
Interfaith marriage in Islam is subject to specific guidelines. Muslim men are permitted to marry “People of the Book” (Christian and Jewish women) under the condition that these women are chaste. However, Muslim women are generally prohibited from marrying non-Muslim men unless the men convert to Islam. This restriction aims to ensure the Islamic upbringing of children and maintain religious harmony within the family unit.
What is the meaning of 2:221 in the Quran?
Quran 2:221 addresses the issue of marriage between Muslims and non-Muslims. The verse states: “And do not marry polytheistic women until they believe. And a believing slave woman is better than a polytheistic woman, even though she might please you. And do not marry polytheistic men to [your women] until they believe. And a believing slave is better than a polytheistic man, even though he might please you.” This verse emphasizes the importance of faith compatibility in marriage and advises against unions with polytheists to safeguard one’s religious beliefs and practices.