Question
How does a marriage between a catholic man and a Muslim woman happens ?
Islamic Ruling & Answer
According to Islamic Shariah, a Muslim woman is not permitted to marry a non-Muslim man, even if he is Catholic.
Qur’an:
وَلَا تُنكِحُوا الْمُشْرِكِينَ حَتَّىٰ يُؤْمِنُوا
“And do not marry your women to polytheistic men until they believe.”
(Surah Al-Baqarah 2:221)
More explicitly:
لَا هُنَّ حِلٌّ لَّهُمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحِلُّونَ لَهُنَّ
“Those women are not lawful for them, nor are those men lawful for them.”
(Surah Al-Mumtahanah 60:10)
Therefore, marriage to a Catholic man would only be possible if he genuinely accepts Islam, after which the marriage can be conducted according to Islamic law.
And Allah knows best.
Answered by
Mufti Tosif Qasmi
August 19, 2026
Researched & verified under our editorial & answer-review policy.
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