Question

Which of the following marriages is approved by Islamic law? Between a Muslim

• A. male and a Christian female
• B. female and a Hindu male
• C. female and a Christian male
• D. female and a Jew male

Hint:

In Islamic law, marriage rules differ for males and females when it comes to interfaith unions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Under Islamic law, a Muslim male is permitted to marry a woman from the "People of the Book"—this includes Christians and Jews.
This is based on interpretations of Islamic jurisprudence that recognise these communities as followers of earlier divine revelations.
However, a Muslim female is generally not permitted to marry a non-Muslim male unless he converts to Islam.
Option (b) female and a Hindu male is not recognised under Islamic law without conversion.
Option (c) female and a Christian male is similarly not recognised unless the male converts.
Option (d) female and a Jew male follows the same restriction as above.
Thus, option (a) is the only marriage approved without conversion.