Can a Muslim marry a Christian?

Question:

Can a Muslim marry a Christian?

Answer:

A Muslim man cannot marry a non-Muslim woman and a Muslim woman cannot marry a non-Muslim man in permanent marriage. When it comes to temporary marriage, a Muslim man can marry a Christian (or Jewish) woman but a Muslim woman cannot marry a non-Muslim man.

Answered by: Dr Ali Alsamail
Certified by: Sheikh Mansour Leghaei