Is it permissible if a Muslim girl is married to a Catholic boy?

Answer 1

In the United States, they may be legally married.

Biblically, it would be wrong for someone who considers herself Christian, such as a Catholic, to marry someone who does not.

"Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?" 2 Corinthians 6:14

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Yes, a Muslim man can marry a Catholic woman. It is not required for a Catholic woman to convert to Islam to marry a Muslim man. Per Islam teachings and rules, it is allowed for a Muslim man to marry a Christian (Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant, Jewish, or Muslim woman. This comes from the fact that per Islam and Quran teachings, Christians and Jews worship same God worshiped by Muslims and; accordingly; they are not called unbelievers but are called holders of the book as they are holders of The Bible and the Torah that Muslims believe they are God holy books as the Quran is.

However, as the husband, per Islam teachings, is responsible of the family financial responsibilities and expenses (even if the wife works, she is allowed not to spend on family cost of living) and the children bear the father name, children are raised up as Muslims until they become mature enough to chose their religion per their free will.

The Christian or Jewish woman after marriage is allowed to practice her ritual worship at home as well as in the church.

Answer 2

Most likely, but there might be some "rules" that may have to be adhered to. Few things would prevent marriage during a non-religious service, such as with a magistrate or justice of the peace.

Answer 3

Answer 1: Islamic Perspective Per Islam teachings and rules, it is not allowed for a Muslim girl to get married to a non-Muslim boy (Jewish, Christian, Hindus, ...etc). She should get married only to a Muslim boy. The reason behind this is the following:

In Islam practice, the husband prime responsibility is to cover the family expenses even if his wife works and even if she is earning more money than the husband. In addition, Muslims have faith in the holy books (including Torah and Bible), and in both religions of Judaism and Christianity, and all prophets (including Abraham, Moses, and Jesus) while Jews and Christians do not have faith in Islam, in Quran, and in prophet Mohamed.

So, it is logic if husband is Muslim to accept for his Christian or Jewish wife to practice her ritual worships, social activities, and clothing according to her Christian or Jewish religion. However, if the husband is Christian or Jewish he may not accept his Muslim wife to practice her ritual worships, social activities, and clothing according to her Islam religion.

That is why a Muslim man can marry a Christian or Jewish girl/woman while a Muslim girl can not marry a Christian or Jewish man.

Some others have the view point that any person of any faith can marry anyone they want and that love conquers all, even religion. However, this is true only if you are not committed to a religion with God or not believing in God at all. If you are committed with God through any religion, what so ever, you have to fulfill this commitment. This is in analogy to one committed with an employer through a work contract (despite the difference between commitment in contract with God, the Creator, and commitment in contract with an employer, creature). Does falling in love with someone entitle you not to go for work or not to fulfill your work commitment? The same answer applies to your commitment with God when you fall in love and thinking of marriage. On the other hand, of course you have full right and full choice to select either to fulfill religion commitment or to abandon the religion you committed to and throw it behind. However, choice is responsibility. You should be aware that your choice defines the consequences that you get in front of God on the Resurrection Day. Either one goes to God Paradise or one be Pushed in Hell fire.

The justification for the view that A Muslim woman can't get married with a non-Muslim man fall primarily along these lines:

1) preservation of the Muslim Community,

2) the father establishes religion for his children,

3) loss of certain rights as a Muslim woman,

4) implications on family law.

For more details, refer to the links below.

Answer 2: Catholic PerspectiveFor a Muslim girl to marry a Catholic Boy, would be known as Disparity of Worship or Disparity of Cult (in canon law) and is a diriment impediment to marriage unless dispensation is secured from the Bishop. Diriment means that attempting such a marriage is entirely and wholly null and void. Marriage is a sacrament, and thus can only be contracted by two baptized individuals. To attempt a marriage with a non-baptized person would give rise to this situation. I would suggest that the Muslim girl and the Catholic boy make an appointment to speak with his parish priest. From there the Muslim girl should sign up for RCIA classes, even in the event where she decides to not become Catholic, she would still need to know and understand the boy's religion as IF she does not convert and IF the bishop were to issue a dispensation in order to them to marry, they would be required to bring up the children as Catholics, so she will need to understand her future husband's religion, as well as they of her children.

Answer 4

According to the rules and teachings of Islam, a Muslim woman is not allowed to marry a non Muslim man. She should marry only a Muslim man.

refer to related question below.

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Catholic AnswerFrom a Catholic point of view, No, not without special, express permission from the Bishop. This is called disparity of cult(marriage between a Catholic and a non-baptized person). It requires particular attention on the part of the couples and their pastors. Basically, it requires express permission from your bishop. You should talk to your pastor as soon as possible about this. If he approves, then he can get the proper forms submitted to the Chancery for the Bishop's permission. The following are the relevant paragraphs from the Catechism.

from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, second edition, English translation 1994

1633 In many countries the situation of a mixed-marriage (marriage between a Catholic and a baptized non-Catholic) often arises. It requires particular attention on the part of the couples and their pastors. A case of marriage with disparity of cult(between a Catholic and a non-baptized person) requires even greater circumspection.

1634 Difference of confession between the spouses does not constitute an insurmountable obstacle for marriage, when they succeed in placing in common what they have received from their respective communities, and learn from each other the way in which each lives in fidelity to Christ. But the difficulties of mixed marriages must not be underestimated. They arise from the fact that the separation of Christians has not yet been overcome. The spouses risk experiencing the tragedy of Christian disunity even in the heart of their own home. Disparity of cult can further aggravate these difficulties. Differences about faith and the very notion of marriage, but also different religious mentalities, can become sources of tension in marriage, especially as regards the education of children. The temptation to religious indifference can then arise.

1635 According to the law in force in the Latin Church, a mixed marriage needs for liceity the express permission of ecclesiastical authority. (Cf. Codex Iuris Canonici, canon 1124) In case of disparity of cult an express dispensation from this impediment is required for the validity of the marriage. (CF Codex Iuris Canonici, canon 1086) This permission or dispensation presupposes that both parties know and do not exclude the essential ends and properties of marriage; and furthermore that the Catholic party confirms the obligations, which have been made known to the non-Catholic party, of preserving his or her own faith and ensuring the baptism and education of the children in the Catholic Church. (Cf. Codex Iuris Canonici, canon 1125.

1637 In the marriages with disparity of cult the Catholic spouse has a particular task: "For the unbelieving husband is consecrated through his wife, and the unbelieving wife is consecrated through her husband." (1 Cor 7:14) It is a great joy for the Christian spouse and for the Church if this "consecration" should lead to the free conversion of the other spouse to the Christian faith. (Cf. 1 Cor 7:16) Sincere married love, the humble and patient practice of the family virtues, and perseverance in prayer can prepare the non-believing spouse to accept the grace of conversion.

Answer 5

A Muslim can marry a Catholic in a Catholic marriage as long as willing to agree to spouse's oath to raise children catholic and the other vows of Holy matrimony. The Muslim cannot have been married before and divorced, same as in all other cases, unless mariage is annulled.

Answer 6

With proper permission from her Bishop, or the conversion of the Muslim male, then a marriage could be allowed by the Church with the provisions that the children are raised as Catholics and the Muslim would put no obstacle in the way of the Catholic practicing her faith. In actual life, I don't know how well this would work, and I certainly don't think that the Muslim could get permission to marry a Catholic and raise his children as Catholics. Also, I know of one such marriage that a couple attempted, and, shall we say, it ended up badly. I think both the Muslim man and the Catholic female should make an appointment with her pastor and have an honest and frank discussion with him. Bottom line, I think the woman in question is not looking at this clearly, especially if she wants to spend an eternity in heaven. If, on the other hand, the man is willing to go through RCIA classes, even if he ends up not converting, at least after a year of RCIA classes, which they should both attend, they will have a clearer idea of what they are trying to accomplish with their lives. Please remember that infatuation is not enough to sustain 50 to 60 years of wedded bliss. To make a marriage two people have to have common goals which should include raising children in the faith for God and heaven; and bringing each other to heaven. In a Christian marriage, each spouse is supposed to see Christ in the other. In this case, I think that would be a stretch for both parties involved, and I would recommend at least a year. Better to take a year now to get to know each other and their respective faiths, then to spend a lot of time years from now in divorce court or worse, especially if children and other family members are involved. Please take the time and pray about this, have a serious talk with your confessor, and spend some time before the Blessed Sacrament seriouslyasking Our Blessed Lord what HE wants for your life.

Answer 7

The Catholic Church would discourage such a marriage, but it can be permitted, subject to diocesian approval. However, the Catholic partner must vow to raise his or her children from the marriage as Catholics, and the Muslim must acknowledge that she or he understands this intention has been stated.

Muslims generally consider that a Muslim woman can not marry a Christian man, although instances do increasingly occur. So, for Islam the question is generally about a Catholic woman marrying a Muslim man, and this is certainly permitted in Islam. The Muslim man is under an implicit obligation to raise the children from his marriage as Muslims

There remain the questions of quite significant cultural differences, and of the form of the marriage. The Catholic Church requires the marriage to take place in a Catholic Church, with no other marriage ceremony either before or after the Catholic one, but the Muslim's family will probably object to this, so few Catholic-Muslim interfaith marriages take place in a church. The usual choice when the groom is Muslim is for an Islamic marriage, also there is at least one imam in Britain, and another in South Africa, who are prepared to officiate over a marriage between a Christian man and a Muslim bride. A neutral choice is a civil wedding, which is an increasingly popular choice even for marriages that are not interfaith.

Answer 8

Yes but on the day of judgment he/she will answer to god why he/she did