Marriage with a Different Religious Sect

Regarding the question of a sunni muslim woman marrying a shia man, kindly note that those wishing to adhere to Qur’ānic principles and prophetic teachings know that marriage is only permitted to certain individuals. As a general principle, the Qur’ān dictates that a Muslim woman can only marry a Muslim man.

“And do not give (your women) in marriage to polytheist men, unless they come to believe” (Qur’ān 2:221)

Regardless of what one labels themselves to be, if one sincerely believes in all the major tenants of Islam as outlined in the Qur’an and authentic Ḥadīth, they are considered a genuine Muslim.

Some of these tenants are listed below:

• Belief in One God (Allāh), without any partners
• Belief that Muḥammad (peace be upon him) is the final Messenger
• Belief in the angels
• Belief in all the genuine revealed books and scriptures
• Belief in all the Messengers and prophets of God
• Belief in life after death
• Belief in the Day of Judgement
• Belief in destiny decreed by Allāh
• Belief in the existence of Paradise and Hellfire
• Belief in the Ascension (Me’rāj) of the Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him)
• Belief in the existence of the Ḥawdh (pool)
• Belief in the Shafā’ah (intercession by the chosen ones)
• Belief in the existence of the Lawḥ (tablet) and the Qalam (pen)
• Belief in the existence of the ‘Arsh (throne)
• Belief in all the Companions of the Prophet and respecting all of them.
• Belief in the five pillars
• Belief in the Signs of the Day of Judgement

And Allāh Knows Best