Marrying a Hindu or Shia

Q: My question is I am a sunni Muslim and if I want to marry a Hindu or a siha Muslim girl, is it permissible? If no why? 


A: The Qur'an has prohibited marrying idol worshippers. Hence it is haraam for you to marry a Hindu. The nikaah will not be valid and hence one will perpetually be living in zina. 

In regard to marrying Shias, refer to http://muftionline.co.za/node/4037

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) know​s best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)