Interfaith Marriage: Applying Quranic Rulings | Dr. Shabir Ally

Why does the #Quran seem to prescribe different rulings for #Muslim #women than it does for men? How do we understand verses that concern women marrying people outside the faith? In part 1, Dr. Shabir Ally and Dr. Safiyyah Ally looked at Quranic verses on the permissibility of interfaith marriages. In part 2, we look at how to relate these rules to our contemporary context.
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[@QuranSpeaks]

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[@TawhidCodex]

As-salam alaykum

[@QuranSpeaks]

@Aqeel Asif thank you! Please keep them both in your duas!

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@Aqeel Asif MashAllah

[@jaxxonleighton4105]

you all prolly dont care at all but does anybody know a way to get back into an Instagram account? I stupidly forgot my password. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me

[@BacheneAdel]

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[@Mellinds]

“Be your own judge and decide for yourself”! That was beautifully said especially when this channel gives us so much valuable content to take enlightened decisions.

[@Mohammed-nn3ts]

Simply you are suggesting. Worship your desire.

[@viviennebaptiste]

@@Mohammed-nn3ts so forget what God said or what God thinks?

[@gondala]

Yes, the best conclusion is to leave that choice to muslim woman to choose her best person as her husband.

[@TheFloatingcats]

this is just a personal anecdote, but I was agnostic when I met my Muslim boyfriend, I asked him a lot of questions, I became more Catholic then i reverted to Islam alhamdulillah:) don’t always just look for the religion, look for character !

[@RobenArjen]

Sister Quran doesn’t ban Muslim women marrying people of the book, so men should not put such ruling when no punishment is prescribed

[@Aksarallah]

well having boyfriend is haram, it's adulterous relationship

[@mariannaamethyst6381]

I am not a Muslim, this is the best explanation I have ever found about this topic, impressive

[@fearnoman5896]

Shabir Ali should fear Allah and don't be a JACKASS in public, “And give not (your daughters) in marriage to Al-Mushrikun till they believe (in Allah Alone) and verily, a believing slave is better than a (free) Mushrik (idolater), even though he pleases you. Those (Al-Mushrikun) invite you to the Fire, but Allah invites (you) to Paradise and forgiveness by His Leave, and makes His Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) clear to mankind that they may remember.” [al-Baqarah 2:221] Imam al-Tabari said: “What is said concerning the interpretation of the words “And give not (your daughters) in marriage to Al-Mushrikun till they believe (in Allah Alone) and verily, a believing slave is better than a (free) Mushrik (idolater), even though he pleases you” is that what Allah meant by that is that Allah has forbidden the believing women from marrying a mushrik, no matter what kind of shirk he believes in. So, O believers, do not give your daughters in marriage to them, for that is forbidden to you. For you to give them in marriage to a believing slave who believes in Allah and His Messenger and that which he brought from Allah is better for you than to give them in marriage to a free mushrik even if he is of noble descent and honourable origins, even if you like his descent and background… It was narrated that Qatadah and al-Zuhri said, concerning the phrase “And give not (your daughters) in marriage to Al-Mushrikun”, It is not permissible for you to give them in marriage to a Jew or a Christian or a mushrik who is not a follower of your religion.” (Tafsir al-Qurtubi, 2/379)

[@MuhammadZubair-js8og]

I am a Muslim Moumin, my understanding of Islam is that we humans cannot protect the religion or anything, the best a Muslim can do is protect the individual belief by seeking it from The God Almighty and children who aren’t mature enough to be able to judge the correct path will not be accountable.

[@tingtong7425]

👍

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

Your point? Women can't decide?

[@SomethingaboutScreens]

@@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia Whre that came from?

[@tingtong7425]

I love how Dr. Shabir uses the Quran and Logic both to mke us understand the religion.

[@fearnoman5896]

Quran doesn't explain by anyone logic, it has to explained by the understanding of the Companions of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him, that why he ( peace be upon him) was sent, to teach mankind Islam, and it is sad to see Muslims taking their Religion from these misguided so-call Imam , Muslims learn your Religion from the best of creation( Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him) and his Companions and only then you will be on the TRUTH, In Sha Allah.

[@Shahid.Salman]

Please continue the work of spreading the Islamic knowledge Thank you let the quran speak.

[@avanarichierich8281]

Excellent clarification! Great episode as always !

[@mdalihamzan2678]

Assalamoalaikum sir, thank you for explaining it so explicitly. Now a days, the openness in the society is unprecedented as compared to previous times. And this becomes a major concern specially in a country where Muslims are in minority. I have observed that most of the youtube Islamic scholars ( except you sir, ofcourse) are devoid of the circumstances of such Muslims.

[@shamazlila474]

Love this guy !

[@lasalsa111]

I've been exploring various perspectives on the topic of Muslim women marrying non-Muslim men, and among the numerous sources I've watched, Dr. Shabir Ally's response stands out significantly. His delivery is eloquent and devoid of any judgment, striking a harmonious balance between practical considerations and the teachings of the Quran. In contrast, other scholars and religious figures often present stark, black-and-white viewpoints, sometimes in a manner that can be intimidating. However, Dr. Ally's approach is characterized by kindness and an absence of judgment. His concluding remark, "be your own judge and decide for yourself," resonates as a beautifully articulated statement

[@narjisse5388]

Those scholars just sit there and decide what’s halal and what’s haram. The prophet himself didn’t determine the halal and haram only Allah swt did. If Allah swt doesn’t specifically say something is haram then it’s not haram! Khalas! This is how we end up with Everything being haram!!

[@TheVoiceofLosha]

"Khalas" haha I feel your pain.

[@narjisse5388]

@@TheVoiceofLosha it ain’t that the truth!! 😆

[@Rantitoutloud]

This is the most relevant video on the internet about interfaith marriages

[@saeedsaeed7381]

Much appreciate doctor BarakAllah feek

[@thattruecrimechannel3253]

This video is super interesting. I’m surprised there aren’t more on the subject. I read an interesting article and study by a French scholar who says, among other things, that in the verse 5 of Sura 5, there are 3 things that God is allowing men. Good food, Muslim women and women from the people of the book. And that scholar explains that it doesn’t make sense to have symmetry in these permissions only on 2 thirds of the verse and make the last third reverse, non symmetrical (to women). And this is a ruling is made by scholars who interpret the verse this way. There are other arguments he brings forth and I thought it was interesting...

[@maryb6030]

Salamo 3aleykom. Very interesting comment, thanks for sharing. Would you maybe remember the name of this French scholar so that I can look it up and share with my family? :)

[@mpenziwamungu731]

Salam anleykoum, Are you talking about Ousmane Timera?

[@syedsharjeelaskari2161]

Very well explained

[@lilyal1196]

God bless you Dr.Shabir🤲🏻 finally someone speaks the truth.

[@727toasia6]

I’m a Christian and I’m in love with a Muslim woman. We are not married yet but we intend to be soon. We are both well into our 40’s and she has children. I don’t intend to switch her or her children’s Islamic faith. I love her for who and what she stands for!!

[@samikassab4444]

My brother you should consider islam as your faith in this case if you truly love her. Because even if you marry, her marriage is considered invalid in the Islamic law and she will have to answer about it in the day of judgment. If you truly love her, open your mind and heart and learn islam and hopefully if you're sincere, you won't have trouble embracing it as your faith.

[@josephpa05]

@@samikassab4444 i am converting because i am in love with a Muslim woman. She has brought me closer to god. God introduce her for a reason. I hope her father can Recognize our love

[@samikassab4444]

@@josephpa05 thank you for sharing. That made me happy. Try to Learn more about the religion and equip yourself in case the father shows an objection

[@josephpa05]

@@samikassab4444 im trying to lean as much as i can. But i have this pain in my heart knowing there is a chance i will not be with her . And it really hurts

[@samikassab4444]

@@josephpa05 this is God's test for you. To see the truth of your character. I pray that things get easier and better for you 🙏

[@solbang3159]

I am a proud Muslim for I would not be if not for Allah . Allah is with me .

[@abusalam2410]

I hate religious scholars coz most of the irrational but I like him a lot coz his interpretations are based of today’s society and very rational.

[@SomethingaboutScreens]

A person cannot always act rational, Be honest instead of trying to be rational always! I think you get what i am saying.

[@CoachChef]

Hate is a very strong word

[@lalalala-qc7cp]

Hands down the best scholar on earth ..may god bless him

[@bibekbhowal8263]

He is so down to earth.I feel like i am in a heaven while listening to him...

[@bibekbhowal8263]

dont feel bad but i hate zakir naik...

[@lalalala-qc7cp]

@@bibekbhowal8263 haha good description

[@Nami-bu2qf]

​@@bibekbhowal8263 I thought I was the only one that shared this unpopular opinion! Although I wouldn't necessarily claim to say i "hate" him as it's probably not the most appropriate thing from an Islamic perspective to say that about a man of knowledge whom you disagree with, I will say however I have very strong negative feelings with it comes to zakir naik. He leaves a bad taste in my mouth and actually decreases my faith when I hear him speak. Dr. Shabir Ally increases my faith and puts my heart at ease. He's saved me so many times I can't describe in words what he's done for me and how eternally grateful I am. I think that's how you know if someone is in alignment with Allah's will-- if their words put your heart and mind at ease instead of causing turbulence.

[@bibekbhowal8263]

@@Nami-bu2qf zakir naik said many negative speeches...if you hear some of his video carefully you will understand.this is the reason he is banned in many countries and also in my country india...

[@MrYusha]

I love that he knows Khaled Abou El Fadl!

[@solbang3159]

I agree honestly

[@solbang3159]

It might be a challenge but it will work

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Takbeer!!

[@tazboy1934]

ALLAHU AKBAR

[@ExtremeSpeedMewtwo]

What if the marriage is between a Muslim man and a woman who is not a person of the book, but is not a polytheist. For example what if the woman believed in a God but not a religion. Another example would be if the woman was athiest. There is no prohibition in the Quran as far as I know against this, as the word Mushrikeen used refers specifically to the polytheists, but the Quran only says a man can marry a person of the book. What would be the ruling upon this? Thank you

[@shaanzaysajid392]

Pls answer this very good question dr

[@awabification]

This is what I came here for in trying to find a lecture on a Muslim man marrying a woman who’s Hindu. Is the marriage void?

[@RIPer-rg2cz]

I heard that you can't marry atheists. And if she believes in god but not a religion then she's technically not a atheist but she definitely isn't a muslim either. So if anyone does meet such a person then introduce them to Islam little by little. After she's a Muslim, don't go doing things like discouraging him, humiliating him and criticising him for not being able to follow through the religion to the fullest. Too many people and even scholars do that. They go in like you no pray 5 times a day, you like introverted things but they're haram cause most things an introvert likes is haram, doing this is haram doing that is haram, you in non muslim land, migrate asap or you no Muslim. Don't do whatever this is.

[@waladkabir5266]

@@awabification it greatly depends, do you consider her a polytheist, and, somewhat more importantly, does she consider HERSELF a polytheist?

[@whydontyoustfu]

@@awabification ofc not. u can argue that certain individual isnt polytheist but it doesnt matter acc to muslim logic u r supposed to generalize beliefs with communities.

[@stahhr]

What if no children will come out of the marriage, like an older couple or a couple that can’t physically have them?

[@ye23.]

Good question. Honestly I think so many things in the scripture are misinterpreted by muslim men and this spreads to the whole community

[@donnelljones840]

Salaam brothers and sisters I became Muslim 4 years ago at one point me and my wife were both Christian She is still Christian But I pray to Allah that 1 day he will lead her down the path of truth To Islam

[@irishrose1463]

Inshallah

[@patriciarigholt2786]

There are also Christian Churches that do not believe in the Trinity. For example, Mormons and the Jehovah's Witnesses do not believe in the Trinity. Certain Orthodox Churches also do not believe in the Trinity.

[@solbang3159]

I believe in you

[@khadijaouahbi3276]

what if you are older woman, past menopause, and you meet man who NOT want children? can woman marry this christian or jew?

[@patriciarigholt2786]

I am immersing myself in Islam and probably want to convert. My partner is not religious. Can we stay together since I'm a woman?

[@ladystardust04]

I’m in the same situation:/

[@m.e.e2878]

Love The Showwwwwwwwwwwww.

[@solbang3159]

The world is against I in every step but I, we will be happy and victorious .

[@emmanuelle8125]

Where does it mean when it says "men and women are not allowed to marry out of the community" do you refer as non Muslim persons?

[@sulmedici]

Yes Muslim men and women are not allowed to marry outside of the faith.

[@shaanzaysajid392]

@@sulmedici giving false information is shirk Muslim men are allowed to marry existing polytheist while woman are not allowed

[@sulmedici]

@@shaanzaysajid392 lololo

[@user-oo6vr1ky5f]

@@shaanzaysajid392 no they aren’t. They are only allowed to marry Jews and Christians

[@fanofpewdepie4084]

@Sultanate why the Muslim left front is so weak why we Muslim do not become a bit Secular 😭😞 I am thinking to break 💔 up with my gf because she is Hindu I want to marry her but our religion is not allowing 😭😭😭😭🥺 we are too much conservative

[@Tiger-cy3fv]

Q?, does woman of book need to be convert to Islam if man marriage her, as i know and my understanding there is no rule about woman of book must convert to Islam once she marriage Muslim man??? so if woman doesn't need to convert, so she will follow her religion (just say Christianity), and she want to drink alcohol , and eat Pork, please explain,

[@qasimqureshi5710]

No she don't need to convert😊

[@amanigabrielle]

I’m a muslim and my husband is Christian. We both respect each others religions and family. He is the best thing that happened in my life. People might disagree but read it in the quran. Do Not Marry Idol Worshipers. [2:221]. Do not marry idolatresses unless they believe; a believing woman is better than an idolatress, even if you like her. Nor shall you give your daughters in marriage to idolatrous men, unless they believe. A believing man .is better than an idolater, even if you like him. These invite to Hell, while GOD invites to Paradise and forgiveness, as He wills. He clarifies His revelations for the people, that they may take heed.

[@brucesims3228]

@Er Rev Excellent point! How many people have taken a partner who worships $$$$? Seems as though every person, place or thing is gauged by dollars and cents with such individuals. To me this seems like a much more deadly threat to one's imman than anything else. FWIW.

[@shahaanbabar2297]

You weren't allowed to marry him, still you did it, may ALLAH bring you to the right path. Ameen

[@brucesims3228]

@@shahaanbabar2297 God is Great and is able to do all things. Nothing happens that is not of the Will of God. All of this about Humans "allowing" this or that is just people wanting to make themselves important in another's eyes. Want to help? Help individuals to identify God's Will in their lives for themselves es rather than impose one's own views.

[@shahaanbabar2297]

@@brucesims3228 bro what I will get if she agrees with me? Nothing It is for her own sake. I know that anything I say won't make any effect on you or her. That's why I just said that it isn't allowed. I can give you many logics but still it would all go in vain. So better not to talk on this. May ALLAH grant us his true knowledge. Yes everything happens by the will of god, but god has given us the control our what we do, so he can test us that which path we follow, either we follow his commands or either we deny them.

[@brucesims3228]

@@shahaanbabar2297 Thank you for making your thoughts a bit clearer. Know that I am in agreement with your position. Where I added was to the idea of Encouraging individuals having to make such decisions to seek out how they might best serve God (swt) with their choices. Sometimes I think people are too taken with avoiding personal choice and personal responsibility, rather allowing some Human Authority to determine what's right and wrong. God who is All-compassionate and All-Merciful judges according to the individual's Heart rather than how well they complied with Human rules, right?

[@abdinasirmoalin2849]

Dr Shabir's answer makes sense inly if you live in the West. Women do not have samilar rights and power in the rest of the world.

[@carlcarlsberg5900]

He said the Quran didn't forbid it. Why is that a problem in the East? Because only the culture forbids it.

[@solbang3159]

I have have to adjust my behavior I kno

[@nyehehe652]

Her hijab is fiiireee

[@chelseygoalby8264]

What If the Muslim man and Christian woman have already had children together and the woman already has children from previous relationships? Is the Muslim man allowed to marry the woman without her converting first?

[@chelseygoalby8264]

@Azu thank you 😊

[@amks...9423]

why do you not talk about authentic hadith related to topic which you are discussing

[@RobenArjen]

I think Hadith is also silent on it.

[@TawhidCodex]

As-salam alaykum

[@TawhidCodex]

Wa alaykumu s-salam

[@QuranSpeaks]

Wa alaykum assalam and welcome!

[@fidelcatsro6948]

wassalam!

[@user-qn6df1eq4d]

Переведите на русский пожалуйста

[@minatohid7855]

According to Qoran ALL people of the book can marry each other.

[@brucesims3228]

Hmmmm.....this could be a deceptively complex question. Certainly most people in modern society might view all Ibrahamic traditions as Monotheistic. However I have been noticing a growing number of Muslim clerics making reference to Christian Faith as polytheistic by dint of believing in a Triune God. Does not repeated reference to Allah (swt) as "without partner" in our prayers affirm this difference? In my own case, my partner is not Muslim though we each avidly encourage each other in our spiritual progress and religious practice. Seems to work for us.

[@robotnitchka]

Well technically the Quran itself accuses Christians of practising a 'polytheism' of sorts, since they associate Jesus with God. Nevertheless, the original faith which Jesus delivered in his time was the True Faith of his era, so it's originally it's still a monotheistic faith

[@alcamirialcamiri5343]

There is nothing like: "works for us" doesnt work for us... A woman can not marry a non-muslim period

[@alcamirialcamiri5343]

@Ha Neul i think you are not a muslim and if so why does it bother you?! Seems as though whatever you believe in doesnt give you enough satisfaction.... Am just pitiful for the spiritual hollowness you are living..... We are happy with our Islam. Tell me what you believe and i will show how Islam is superior to it in terms of women treatment...

[@alcamirialcamiri5343]

@Ha Neul why are you afraid ??... Tell me what you believe and we shall see between that you believe and Islam, which one treats women better?

[@fanofpewdepie4084]

@Ha Neul 😂😂🤣🤣so true I am an Indian muslim whenever I talk about LGBTQ rights my mom says that those people are haram they are not excepted I told it's not their fault it happens because of hormones but my mom says what can we do Quran and Islamic perches say these things women are also not given equal rights 😭😭😭

[@ralphcravey4904]

As for marrying a 7th century Christian, you must think about what kind of Christians lived back then. There were no Protestants in the 7th century. Orthodox Christians, Monophysites, and even Nestorians regarded marriage as a Sacrament. For a Christian woman to marry a Muslim man, the marriage would have to be done by a Christian priest in order for the marriage to be Sacramentally valid. I know that it is forbidden for Orthodox Christians to marry heretics. In our view unitarianism is heresy. So, no priest would perform the Sacramental service for a Christian woman and a Muslim unless the Muslim man becomes a Christian. Any marriage performed by an imam would be viewed as Sacramentally invalid. If a Christian woman were to marry a Muslim without permission from the Church and she were not married Sacramentally in the Church to anyone for that matter, she would no longer be allowed to receive Communion in the Church. Also, there would be the issue of children. The children would need to be baptized and chrismated after they are born. At an Orthodox Christian baptism, the parents and god-parents of the child say that they worship Jesus as their King and their God. No Muslim would say that. Also, they recite the Nicaeno-Constantinopolitan Creed. (The Creed written at the First Council of Constantinople in 381 A.D., commonly called the Nicene Creed, although there was an earlier creed written at the First Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D. which is actually the Nicene Creed.) If a Christian woman refuses to get her children baptized and chrismated, she is not allowed to receive Communion in the Church until she does that. (I have seen many Orthodox Christian baptisms. I am Orthodox. I speak from knowledge.) As for Jews, I know that Jews only want to marry Jews. I think Jews in the 7th century were much stricter about that in the 7th century. Jews do not believe that Jesus is the Messiah. They do not believe Muhammad is a prophet either. Therefore, it is not likely that a Jewish woman would marry a Muslim man in the 7th century. Jewish rabbis would insist that any children born in such an interfaith marriage with a Muslim be raised up as Jews and not as Muslims. I used to know a Jewish woman who had converted to Christianity. She told me that after her conversion, her parents had a funeral service for her and would no longer speak to her. Some things to think about when interpreting those verses in the Quran.

[@QuranSpeaks]

Thank you for sharing your insights with us!

[@tazboy1934]

Muslims do believe in jesus as God messanger and the messiah...note that his messianic mission is in his second coming....

[@solbang3159]

I do

[@solbang3159]

I am yours

[@muhammedkadiri2028]

Be your own judge! Salam

[@tashtean]

Unexpected conclusion 😁exactly

[@abode409]

He said that the Quran doesn't refer to Christians as polytheist and Kufaar but right before that mentioned the ayaat that say they have made kufr by saying Isa is the son of Allah. How can a person that believe Isa is the son of Allah, not be a Kaafir thus marriable to a Muslim woman?

[@jamal7404]

not all Christians believe that isa is the son of god. just the majority.

[@abode409]

@@jamal7404 believing Jesus is the son of God is the cornerstone of their faith. That’s what makes them Christian. That’s like saying, “there are Muslims that don’t believe Allah is one “ . If a person doesn’t believe that, it doesn’t matter that they call themselves a Muslim, they aren’t.

[@jamal7404]

@@abode409 there's only one quran tho, all muslims follow the same quran. For Christians there different bibles saying different things

[@jamal7404]

The trinity concept came in 300's, quran revealed in 600's, if allah didnt call them kuffar even after their istablishment of trinity then they arnt, most of them say they believe in one god. If you dont understand or dont believe them its on you, not them

[@abode409]

@@jamal7404 name a sect of Christianity that says Jesus is not the son of god.

[@richthessolonian1842]

How can a Muslim man marry a Jew or Christian woman when Allah told us not to take non-Muslims as wali or intimates? Is it possible or desirable for one to marry a Jewish or Christian woman without being a wali or bitanah of hers? Firstly, a Muslim man should marry a Muslim woman. He must have a very good justification if choses not to. For example, if he can’t find a Muslim woman to marry (which is rare), then it might make sense to marry a Jewish or Christian woman. Even so, the Jewish or Christian woman must be a pious woman who follows the Torah or Gospel respectively. From a purely legal perspective, it is makruh (disliked/hated) for a Muslim man to marry a Jewish or Christian woman without a very good reason. Makruh can be thought of as “barely legal”. Just because something is barely legal, does not automatically mean it is also the morally right thing to do. There are good reasons for that which I explain below. In my opinion, based on what my I’ve observed living in several Muslim countries, if a Muslim man living in a Muslim country marries a Jewish or Christian woman, there’s a good chance that sooner or later she will end up seeing the true beauty of Islam and eventually convert to Islam. Not guaranteed, but likely. Moreover, there will be peer-pressure on her as many of her in-laws and her children will probably be Muslims. If, however, he marries in a non-Muslim country, then chances are that she will remain on her religion and raise his children as Jew or Christian. While not guaranteed, but it is likely. Is this a desirable situation for a Muslim man who loves Islam? Is it worth the risk? Men and women often find that they cannot be best friends after being married for just a short time. This is true even though they were in love with each other before marriage. Yet, they remain married for the sake of their reputation, children, family, or money, etc. Again, is this an ideal situation? Of course not. But it happens. Is it possible for a man and a woman to be married yet not be close intimate best friends? Yes. It does happen, unfortunately. It is a thing. Loveless, sexless marriages do exist. It’s obviously not an ideal situation, but legally possible to marry someone you don’t love. In today’s romance-obsessed societies, we think love is the only reason for marriage. Historically, kings, princesses, and sultans married for political reasons. Some Ottoman Sultans married Christian women to bring peace between Turks and Romans. ولله الحمد أوَّلًا وآخرًا.

[@waitaminute9839]

When will the debate that i want will start I want a 10 vs 10 debate against top 10 atheist or Christian etc,,,,,,

[@solbang3159]

And I adore you and I love you since school

[@1000ramd]

If the interpretation is that things are generally permissible as long as it's not explicity forbidden in the Qur'an then why does Allah swt specify that Muslim men are allowed to marry Christian and Jewish women? He could've just stayed silent on the matter and it would be generally accepted that both Muslim men and women can marry the people of the book. Unless of course that tribal intermingling was not the custom pre-Islam. And if that was the case and Allah swt wanted to open up marriage for both Muslim men and women that one would assume He would've explicitly stated it. The fact that Allah swt went out of His way to specify that Muslim men can marry the other women means there was a clear indication that this should not be generalized to both sexes. Your new interpretation creates confusion and Allah swt is not the author of confusion. In fact one of His names is "al Mubayin" the One who makes things clear. Thank you. Jazakum Allah Khair.

[@Rico-Suave_]

Watched all of it 17:33

[@alexanderv7702]

"It is not given in the Qur'ān"!

[@nadiamarielle692]

In the same verse, it says the food of people of the book are allowed. So its allowed only for men. Because the verse are talking to a man. 😂 . Its the same. Women also can marry people of the book. Its not haram.

[@roxanne2749]

Do you think God is dumb? So he forgot to mention woman? Do u think Prophet was not wise enough to make it explicit? Why no one even the sahabas denied that a woman can marry a non muslim?

[@Dbadaing]

No. They can not. This video tries to change the Quran which says disbelievers are not permissible husband's for believing women.

[@anonymousanonymous870]

@@Dbadaing we need to save Islam from patriarchy muslim men and scholars

[@carlcarlsberg5900]

​@@DbadaingIf a Christian man is a disbeliever, then a Christian wife is also forbidden.

[@mathiasmusoke437]

​@@carlcarlsberg5900 the way how men supremacy them selves in all every aspect .

[@XAbdr]

All a person has to do is say they are a Christian or Jew and believe in one god....then they can marry Muslims according to this.....we are all in Trouble...may Allah protect us.

[@lindatyler3372]

The only thing is I have been a Christian my whole life, and before I became a muslim Woman, I got married and have been for 40 years. And now I find out my husband can't touch me in a certain way. No I find out he needs to become a muslim before he can touch me. I'm confused, but it's Allah's law so I will abide. And hope my husband turns.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

Whabbis?

[@marziehafsharzade357]

Where does this law come from? Hadith?

[@solbang3159]

Don't be dismayed My Ra your my one you know my thoughts is just a thought

[@zahara6355]

So better to marry an atheist than a polytheist?

[@user-oo6vr1ky5f]

That’s haram. You can’t only marry Jews or Christians

[@shahaanbabar2297]

@@user-oo6vr1ky5f muslim men can marry chaste christian and jews. Muslim women can't marry anyone except a muslim

[@sami.1983]

@@shahaanbabar2297 that's not what Dr. Shabir Ally says

[@ibrahiimamohammad8543]

It is not only that you are judging for yourself and taking time to equate consequences for you in the RIGHT NOW, but ; however you are in fact setting the stage and judging for the unborn generations of the TO BE KINGS AND QUEENS Muslims to come after you and that is called leaving a heritage and a Legacy to stand on. Promoting confusion means, I choose not to read and I would choose not to apply the Holy Quran to my every day life and to my every day decisions. That is a Tragedy and has devastating effects. Because which side will they follow, their dad, the Christian or Jew of the Book but NOT of the Faith or their Mother, OF the FAITH ? We do our best in prevention of causing stress and confusion and anxiety on children because of our own unwise choices.

[@mikechristian-vn1le]

Paul, 2 Corinthians 6:14, tells, commands? advises? Christians to not be "unequally yoked" with unbelievers -- marriage, certainly, but maybe friendship and business partnership..

[@solbang3159]

I honestly monogamous. I'm just been single

[@KM-YouTube]

But what about the man being the leader of the household. If he is a Christian or Jew then he would the household in that way. A muslim man who doesn't practice would not be worse than any non believer who is a "good man" Now if a muslim man is a bad husband then marry a muslim man who has better qualities of a good husband. But if the man is not a believing man then he sins by default and a woman is marrying a non-beliver. Bottom line is men and women are equal in Islam but they are not the same. Different things apply

[@solbang3159]

I'm trying they driving me insane .

[@XAbdr]

a half-hour talk cut in half and the summary is "do whatever you feel like"? Never mind that love is a drug that shuts down the rational mind?

[@akhalif579]

Elmi is hikma and burhan. Thanks. Dr shabir jzkh.

[@madinaharabiccoursebyabdul4179]

Quran 2:221 Do not marry polytheistic women until they believe; for a believing slave-woman is better than a free polytheist, even though she may look pleasant to you. And do not marry your women to polytheistic men until they believe, for a believing slave-man is better than a free polytheist, even though he may look pleasant to you. They invite ˹you˺ to the Fire while Allah invites ˹you˺ to Paradise and forgiveness by His grace.1 He makes His revelations clear to the people so perhaps they will be mindful. This verse prohibits the marriage of Muslim.Women to Non Muslim men even of they be Christian of Jew. This is the unanimous understanding of Muslim Scholars. I don't know where Shabir Ally is coming up with his understanding from. The Quran is explicitly prohibiting the Guardians front marrying their daughters to Non Muslim Men.

[@carlcarlsberg5900]

It seems this verse prohibits the same thing for both men and women.

[@XAbdr]

Just marry whoever you feel like?

[@quixoticmelancholic7141]

Deriving “rulings” isn’t based solely on one’s personal understanding of the Quran, and Quranic exegesis isn’t solely based on trying to imagine what the cultural situation was at the time of revelation. One of the most important differences between Islam and other faith traditions is the documented life example of the one bringing Revelation. One might come up with multiple possible understandings of Quranic verses, but the actual practice of the Prophet is always definitive. If there was never an example of Muslim women marrying non-Muslim men during the Prophet and Successors’ time, that should give pause. There is an entire hermeneutical tradition behind deriving legal rulings. If one truly cares about doing what is correct according to what God has revealed, one should consider all valid approaches to discover it before choosing “ what feels right”. God knows best.

[@person1420]

Nobody in the Prophet's (PBUH) time used smartphones and computers. So Muslims should not be allowed to use them because "the actual practice of the Prophet is always definitive". I guess...

[@quixoticmelancholic7141]

@@person1420 You actually illustrated what is NOT a practice of the Prophet. Please reflect more deeply. No one is saying the practice of the Prophet is only permissible action to take. The general rule in Islamic jurisprudence regarding issues outside of religious belief and formal worship, is that all things that are not specifically prohibited are allowed . However, The prohibition of Muslim women and interfaith marriage is there in the Quran, was observed by the Prophet, and the closest generations following. This makes it normative. The jurists can look at specific circumstances to see if exceptions are warranted, but never in contradiction to what is clearly established by the Quran and the prophetic example. We wouldn’t have cellphones if Muslims did not develop the mathematical tools necessary for science to develop as it did. I hope you understand a little better.

[@RobenArjen]

@@quixoticmelancholic7141 if no such ruling against Muslim marrying people of the book not in place so we can’t making our own ruling. If Muslim women marry people of the book and if she is doing haram then it’s not the state who should interfere rather she should be answerable to god

[@carlcarlsberg5900]

Some Christians are against any Christian marrying non Christians and may say it is forbidden for a Christian woman to marry any man who does not believe in Jesus because: 2 Corinthians 6:14: "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers."

[@quixoticmelancholic7141]

@@RobenArjen ....Unless the state is tasked with establishing what is a legal marriage and what is not. In the United States, one can have unlimited sexual partners, but only one spouse at any given time: polygamy/bigamy is illegal and punishable in all 50 states. To your point, if no such law exists, it is indeed only between her and God.

[@syedarifimam6535]

As per Islamic concept only Muslim can marriage within their religion if they marry to another religion not permissible

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

The Muslim women used to marry Christian and Jewish without the man converting historically and why not. They believe nearly the same. Muslim women can convert to these two religions too without backlash, according to Quran. They just can't with other religions which makes sense also

[@mdidrishahmed8146]

Please produce a video specially on how muslims are obliged by their religion to help their wives retain theirs .

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

It's true

[@Lifeofadnan]

Every-time I hear "classical muslim," Who WHoOO.

[@saidrogerrm8896]

IM A CHILD OF INTERMAIRIGE SO I LOVE MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS BASTA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND IF IT WAS FORBIDDEN WHY DO I EXIST THAN ,,????????? I DID NOT CREATE MESELF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOD DID !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ps IM AGAINST ALL EXTREMISM ON EARTH

[@user-oo6vr1ky5f]

Pork is forbidden but pigs still exist in earth

[@saidrogerrm8896]

@@user-oo6vr1ky5f LISTEN IM RAISED SINDS THE WOMB OF MY MOM WITH PIG MEAT I HAVE MY GRANDMOTHER WHO IS KATHOLIK AND SHE IS IN GOOD HEALTH AND 93 YEARS OLD THERE ARE AROUND THE WORLD SOOOOOO MANY PIGFARMS AND PIGMEAT INDUSTRYS !!! IF THAT IS A BIG SIN WHY GOD FED US FROM THE WOMB ALREADY WITH IT AND STILL HE DOO im converted from katholiek to islam but i could never become extremist also quran came in 22 years not in 40 days as with moses THE ISRAELITES WURSCHIPED THE GOLDEN CALF WHILLE MOSES WAS ON THE TOP OF THE MOUNT if god wanted a pure planet he would not led sin and haraam things hapening but this is a test from hem but he also is the one that couses those bad things hapining through SATAN WHISPERS AND TO UNKNOWN PEOPLE AMIN I WISH PEACE ON EARTH BETWEEN MONOTHEISTIC ABRAHAMIC FAITHS MAY ALLAH HAVE MERCY WITH US SINNERS CHILDREN OF ADAM THANKS GOD BLESS INCHALLAH

[@saidrogerrm8896]

@Sultanate HAAHA YES A TEST THAT MOST OF MANKIND ARE CHILDREN OF ZINA included meself and maybe you COSE LOTS OF HIPOCRITS IN ISLAM WORLD !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@saidrogerrm8896]

@SultanateAND WHATS THE DIFERENTS BETWEEN OWING 12 WIVES AS PROFET MOHAMED AND ALI GOT AND PEOPLE THAT GOT DIFRENTS WOMANS ??????????????????????????????????????ITS THE SAME PROFET MOHAMED GOT 12 WOMANS AND UNBELIEVER GOT 12 GIRLFRIENDS NO DIFRENTS TO ME SORRY

[@annagustafsson2291]

We all know why. According the Quran women must be obedient to her husband. He decide her religion ofcourse.

[@sumairafarooq1894]

MashAllah

[@mahaamoudi3627]

I disagree it is clear that if a Muslim woman husband doesnt even pray his 5 prayers and doesnt do ramadan he is Kafeer and therefore she cannot stay married with him. He must repent or she leaves. The marriage is not valid or halal anymore.

[@XAbdr]

we are sort of on the same page. The big problem with this fatwa is it says "do whatever you feel like" and "common sense" is, do NOT marry Christians or Jews." Many scholars say it is haram to marry a non-Muslim. "A believing slave is better" means even if you marry a bad Muslim, that is better. These two are twisting themselves out of Islamic teachings in order to teach Western ideas about marriage.

[@saadur-rehman5743]

There can not be anyone's ruling which is higher than what is in the Quran. The Quran ruling is for all TIMES and all CIRCUMSTANCES. Its it NOT bound by any period or circumstances. Circumventing the rulings in the Quran could be akin to what is said in the Holy Book "selling" verses for a few dinars.

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

Be clear. What are you saying?

[@stahhr]

He said the Quran does explicitly forbid it for men or women. So following that line of thinking it would be permissible for both to marry people of the book. Did I hear him correctly or did I miss something?

[@hakeemhamzah3361]

Dr sabir was not clear at all on this topic and that of LGBTQ. Yu can not vague when Yu have to be specific. I think in my opinion. Yu are leaving that important decision out for ppl who who are looking up to Yu for clarity. Now if a Muslim woman marries a Christian Man , will she remain a Muslim qnd if such marriage produces children, which religion should they follow. I beg to disagree. Tge reason why Quran enjoy Muslim Men to marries from ppl of book is bcos they will become a Muslim, the religion of of her husband

[@kbhatia1967]

Achcha ghumaya hai 😂

[@e.k874]

if u have inter faith marriage be ready for ur kids to be non muslims 90% of the time

[@Rozes1999]

So illogical and ignorant of you.

[@e.k874]

@@Rozes1999 nope not at all ask anyone. Im talking about muslims marying christians and jews

[@usman5140]

@@Rozes1999 what happens is, they usually have the children following both traditions which is illogical. Then they kids decide to not follow any religion at all. If they do follow a religion, they may even find it easier to become Christian do to that being the majority in Western countries. In our society it’s common for kids to day their religion is Christian and Jewish for example, which doesn’t make sense.

[@ahmedakhan1]

@@e.k874 Yes because perhaps most muslims do not practice the beautiful religion that Islam is actually! What many muslims perceive to be Islam is the belief system of the jahaliyah promoted and pushed by the Saudi wahabbis over the last fifty years, where everyhting is haram and death is the only punshment for many "transgressions!" Mercy, the quality of Allah most mentioned in the Quran, is absent in this perspective! If we really practice Islam then the children will see the good example and would, in most cases, be attracted to it! True Islam is justice, equity, gender equity, kindness, compassion, tolerance, honesty, integrity and a sense of fairness!

[@ahmedakhan1]

@Sultanate Well perhaps the muslim parent needs to make an effort to show that Islam is a good religion, and that means rejecting much of what passes as "Islamic teaching" today!

[@solbang3159]

Father Abraham bam!

[@mymuslimthoughts6903]

Interfaith marriages never work in Islam. 9 times out of 10 Muslims marry out of lust. And 10 times out of 10 the children of these marriages are brought up without Islam. The Quran itself does say for Muslims to marry other Muslims, and it gives many reasons why (i.e. believing men and women are allies of each other, garments for each other, and so on).

[@MichiganUSASingaporeSEAsia]

Wrong. Look at Michigan Muslims. They have high interfaith marriages with low divorces. Compare it to Muslims Sunnis that marry Muslim Shias. Does it work out?

[@AbdurRahim-lb7cd]

Dr Shabir, in my humble view, many Muslims misread o misunderstand the Quranic term “people of the book “. People of the book as the Quran itself says are Yahud and Nadarajah. These must be understood as those who lived before the arrival of our Nabi SAW. They not the Jews of today and never the Christians of today ( who have made a god out of a prophet) . Marriage of Muslims , men or women, outside our faith must be understood thus. Wallahualam.

[@AbdurRahim-lb7cd]

Sorry for the typo. Nasara not Nadarajah

[@ShadowMoses900]

Marriage should be about love, not organized religious dogma.

[@user-oo6vr1ky5f]

Cool. You can think that way. We’re talking about islam

[@ShadowMoses900]

@@user-oo6vr1ky5f As am I. Your Islam is not the only Islam.

[@ShadowMoses900]

@@user-oo6vr1ky5f The Qur'an itself allows interfaith marriages with Jews and Christians.

[@yasminea7149]

You can find love within your religion. No need to start looking where it's not allowed/discouraged. We all have self-control and can make intelligent choices especially when considering our future and the future of our children.

[@ShadowMoses900]

@@yasminea7149 Except Islam does allow marriage outside of the religion. It says in the Qur'an. To be opposed to it is to be opposed to the Qur'an.

[@ghaziaman2649]

Anyone who has a bit of logic left in his brain can easily deduct how manipulatively he's talking about such a clear fact in the Quran, just to be included in the community of western world. The truth is, even in a normal conversation where context is when the community doesn't believe a certain thing 'generally', if you'd want to let them know that they can believe that certain thing, you'd tell them just specifically what they can believe from what they were believing before and do about that fact and then the rest is left to what they were believing before. Save yourself from these so called scholars who want to save themselves from the consequences of telling the truth. The truth is when Quran tell us what we can eat in the Non-Veg section and explain the ruling about it, it just tells us what we can eat and it doesn't mention each and everything what else we can't eat, similarly on in our normal conversation for instance if we would say specifically 'he can have it' when adressing a group, it would just mean that only he can have it. When adressing anything about marriage it's understood that both men and women are being addressed because marriage includes both of them then the ruling about interfaith marriage is being told. Seems like Dr. Shabir Aly forgot that Quran claims itself to be protected from any kind of amendment, your take on Quran meaning should be interpreted as per what (western) society believes now is just against the Quran's claim itself. Do not try to make adjustments in the Quran for what you desire, this is just exactly the same as what Christians did to bible.

[@thetruth27786]

Its actually not logic,its like men saying today Allah didnt say i have to ask my wifes permission or not ask her permission to take a second wife hence i dont have to ask her permission in islam....same here if Allah didnt say she cant or can then she is allowed

[@sofiaali7491]

As you have said that Christian are not polytheists but they can be considered as idol worshippers because they worship the statue of Jesus. correct me if i am wrong

[@whydontyoustfu]

my friend u can be considered idol worshippers because u believe black stone at kaaba erases sin and u kiss that stone.

[@carlcarlsberg5900]

I am a Christian, and I worship no such statue. It seems to me people are desperately trying to find any way they can to associate Christians to a term that suits their preferred outcome. In doing so with such haste and conviction, so many of the comments in this section have inadvertently forbidden muslim men from marrying Christian women.

[@alexanderv7702]

I am a believer in one Almighty God; however, no Muslim woman would be allowed to marry me.

[@hadiyatali193]

Seems to me that the sunnah is the correct expression of the Quran in practice, why is he deliberately leaving out the fact that neither the Messanger of Allah nor any of the Gour Rightly Guided Caliphs approved of a Muslim woman marrying a non Muslim, and that's why the scholars of the Deen have established that as the correct position. When he starts following his reasoning he places himself as being on par with Allah SWT.

[@thetruth27786]

He just said umar ra didnt even approve of men marrying non muslim women,which scholars didnt approve?

[@carlcarlsberg5900]

So why are the scholars following their own reasoning?

[@user-oh9cy7td4q]

Marry only Muslims who believe in "Allah & His Rasool".. rest are a waste. Respect.. Protect & Ptovide to the needy...💯🎯❤. If a Muslim women wants to marry a none Muslim man.. she is marring the "HELL FIRE"..💯🎯🔥🔥🔥

[@XAbdr]

as salaam alaykum...unsound marriages are among the worst things that happen within the community. You talk for over a half an hour and the last thing you say is "well you decide what is best for your situation"....the whole point of the Quran and Sunnah is to tell us wrong and right. You summarize by saying common sense says marry in your religion. So common sense and whatever an individual thinks is best for you are better than Allah and His messenger? Your talk defeats the purpose of religion and explains why the Ummah is so confused on so many important issues.

[@XAbdr]

Father, Son and Holy Spirit is One God? Anyone who does not believe in Allah and His Messenger is NOT a believer. You muddy the waters in order to advocate interfaith marriage...despite you knowing from common sense children from these marriages usually end up screwed up. You take a permissive approach despite all the real world damage your permissiveness clearly creates?

[@abuomar8964]

Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allah have mercy on him) said: The Muslims are agreed that a non-Muslim cannot inherit from a Muslim, and a non-Muslim man cannot marry a Muslim woman. End quote from al-Fataawa al-Kubra (3/130). Moreover, “Islam is to prevail and is not to be prevailed over,” as the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) said. Narrated by ad-Daaraqutni; classed as hasan by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Jaami‘ (no. 2778) The man is in a position of leadership over the woman, and it is not permissible for a non-Muslim to be in a position of leadership over a Muslim woman, because Islam is the true religion and all other religions are false. If a Muslim woman marries a non-Muslim man, knowing the ruling thereon, then she is a zaaniyah and is subject to the hadd punishment for zina. If she was unaware of the ruling, then she is excused, but they must be separated, with no need for talaaq (divorce), because the marriage is invalid in the first place. Based on that, the Muslim woman whom Allah has honoured with Islam and her guardian must beware of that and adhere to the limits set by Allah, and be proud of being Muslims. Allah, may He be exalted, says (interpretation of the meaning): “Whosoever desires honour, power and glory then to Allah belong all honour, power and glory (and one can get honour, power and glory only by obeying and worshipping Allah (Alone))” [Faatir 35:10].

[@DK-sm7cb]

😊 Isn't marriage be based on love in hearts brother , Allah loves all irrespective of their religion just like how Sun shines on all equally,it is we humans who interpret wrong things and corrupt our hearts with bigotry and hate , when it is true love the utmost importance is for that love ,and if not and it's arranged marriages then the rules of families,societies can be followed,if we don't understand this simple logic then we are truly lost

[@diosdadoapias]

the Quran, with regards to women muslim prohibition of marrying non-muslim especially Christians or Jews should now be read abreast with time. we are now in the 3rd Millenium the Quran must be understood according to the current modern social context.

[@drnaeemzafar4796]

Sir now a days christian and jew are not real believers but they adopt faith of trinity and same way jew called Hazrat Uzair as son of God. So they both are are not monothiest.

[@andyjunior7515]

Dr not all Muslims are real or true Muslims hence very few Muslims will got to paradise As well as the christians and Jews .

[@whydontyoustfu]

literally no jew says that lol. are sufi muslims who make shrines of saints believers? u can marry them?

[@carlcarlsberg5900]

Which means Christian women are forbidden.

[@carlcarlsberg5900]

You know nothing about Christianity.

[@zetsui0411]

this did is open in his kufr at this point...all the scholars say sternly no, and it makes sense...if muslim women or women of any faith give birth to an outside religions kids...we lose believers even we if expand our borders. umar forbade marryign christiain women during the expansion into the levant and prophet muhhammad saw orade the mrriage to non muslim men explicitly after uhud Shabir is a deviant