Is it OK for a Muslim man to marry a Christian woman in a Church?

Question

Hi, I was wondering if it's OK for a Muslim man to marry a Christian woman in a Church, I know that it's OK for Muslim men to marry Christian women and I read the Quran but is it OK to get married in a Church? Because my girl said that it is one of her religion duties that she has to do for marriage and I respect that but I am also aware of my religion if it's permitted or not, need answers from Muslim people who had the experience or at least studied about it, need a positive answer, thank you.

Answer 1

In a word....No!





Brother Christian women of the time of the Jesus (pbuh) did not worship Jesus (pbuh) but God. It is questionable today with many scholars that idol worshippers are permissible to marry as they are worshipping Jesus (pbuh) not God.

That issue aside, you cannot marry in a church surrounded by crosses and images of Jesus (pbuh) and to say vows to Jesus (pbuh).



http://islamqa.info/en/ref/33656

http://islamqa.info/en/ref/95572/marrying%20in%20a%20church

http://islamqa.info/en/ref/2527/marrying%20in%20a%20church





I found this while searching for you..

http://islamtoday.com/node/627



Sheikh Sa`ûd al-Funaysân, former professor at al-Imâm University



''In Islam, going to a church or a mosque is not a condition for a valid marriage. A Muslim must seek blessings directly from God and only from God, and he must never seek blessings from priests, imams, or any other created beings.



I have two pieces of advice to offer on this matter:



The first is for the questioner. I sense from your question that you are intelligent and that you have a love for purity and decency. My sincere advice to you is not to demand to have the marriage performed in a church if that can at all be avoided.



My second piece of advice is addressed to your Muslim fiancé. Though he should do his best to convince you not to go to a church for the marriage if it can be avoided, he must allow you to attend church thereafter according to your wishes. He must teach you about the Islamic faith in a kind and understanding manner. He must show you Islam through his good and morally upright conduct more than through words and books.



I also say to him: If she insists on contracting the marriage in a church and regards the marriage to be invalid otherwise, then there is no problem with you going together to the church for that purpose. However, this is under the strict condition that you as a Muslim believe firmly in your heart that your going there does not bring about the validity of the contract in any way and that this act on your part is solely that of carrying out a civil procedure that for you as a Muslim man has nothing to do with the lawfulness of the contract with God.



And Allah knows best.''





I am not sure if this is correct or not but I have tried to show you many different answers to this question. Ultimately speak to your local Imam, seek knowledge from someone who can give a definite and correct answer. For me personally I do not see how it can be permissible but as you can see its a little hard to pinpoint a definiate answer.

Answer 2

Yes they can do pretty much what they want. There is no laws to stop a Muslim from marrying a Christian in a church. He doesn't even have to be a Muslim if he wants t marry a Christian. Christians are the ones who might have an issue with a Muslim who doesn't accept Christ as the Lord being married by their church. Some churches would not preform such a marriage. Such a marriage would be as meaningful as a City Hall marriage.

Answer 3

No ..



A Christian is a Follower of God ( John 1,1,)

Not ISLAM which states Surah 9.5)??? NO?



I don't believe you can Marry a Christian Girl ( Unless she converts) in a Mosque

She is an infidel. ( Surah 9,5) According to Muslims



And Christian Churches are burned all over the Middle East by Islamics.How

can you then say all is OK..



I wish you would be right and brotherhood would emerge hopefully



Why do Muslims want to Marry Christian Women?

Answer 4

Simply put,



Muslim man to marry a Christian woman in a Church



No



Muslim woman to marry a Christian man in a Church



No



Religion rules are not allowed to get marry or you both need to convert.

Answer 5

if the two people where sane, they would walk away from religion and live life the way normal people should. if it was in canada, it wouldnt matter cause the government isnt mindlessly lead by religion, but in each persons family would probably disown them or have the in law killed (if its the muzzi family, they would probably try to get both of them killed for dishonering the family) if the christian had any sence, they would stay away from muslims cause there muslim partner WILL beat them and take away all there rights and preedo and dignity. m=islam is a disgusting religion and needs to be wiped form the world before it does any MORE damage.

Answer 6

Atheists, we need to be mature and respectful and stop grieving those who are asking a specific question about their religion when it doesn't relate to the existence of God. People have the right to believe what they choose. Be considerate of others.

Answer 7

for a muslim its not ok to get married in church

if you want to marry her at any cost then get converted or convince her

is religious rituals more important to both of you than being togather and spend a life ?

Answer 8

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Answer 9

islam is a virus and it should be removed



one day somebody's gonna have to make a stand. one day somebody's gonna have to say "enough"..



enough child abuse..



shall we play A game ?

Answer 10

islam is a lie....



for a pastor to marry a muslim to a non muslim...without including God in the process...that would be wrong....



and allah is not God....so again...for a pastor to include allah in this...would also be wrong....and for a pastor to be ok for one of His flock to enter into a marriage with a man who is muslim would also be wrong...since islam is a lie...and that would be like throwing a lamb to the lions...



sorry dude...but its the truth.....repent and be free...

Answer 11

I don't think so, they should visit a mosque

Answer 12

no ... everyone MUST lose their religion ( those remaining halfwits who still pretend to "believe" )