Is Marriage Allowed with SHIA?
- Jul 09, 2024
بِسْمِ اللّٰهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِیْمِ
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PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH) himself explained that the primary consideration in choosing a spouse should be their Deen.
In a Hadith recorded by many Hadith scholars, the PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH) said:
"A woman is married for four reasons, her wealth, lineage, status and Deen. Choose the one who is religious." (Sahih al-Bukhari)
This also applies to women, in that a man is married for four reasons.
"Deen" is a very comprehensive word. It does not only mean praying and fasting. Rather, it relates to one's entire conduct of life.
Belief
Outward worship
Good character and manners
Good dealings with others
Turning to Allah in all affairs
With regards to marrying an SHIA man,
firstly, it should be understood that there are two types of SHIA
1st:
Those who hold beliefs that constitute disbelief (kufr), such as having the belief that the QURAN has been altered, HAZRAT ALI (RA) is ALLAH, the ANGEL JIBRIL (AS) made an error in descending with the revelation on the PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH) rather than HAZRAT ALI (RA), accusing HAZRAT AYESHA (ALLAH be pleased with her) of committing adultery or denying the Companionship (suhba) of HAZRAT ABU BAKKER (RA).
Therefore, SHIA who hold such beliefs is without doubt out of the fold of Islam.
2nd:
Those who do not hold beliefs that constitute Kufr, such as believing that HAZRAT ALI (RA) was the rightful first Caliph after the demise of the PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH), belief in the twelve Imams, etc…
IMAM IBN-E- ABIDIN SAID:
"It is difficult to make a general statement and judge all the SHIA to be non-believers, for the scholars have agreed on the deviation and defection of the deviated sects." (ibid)
It should be remarked here that some members of the SHIA community display outwardly not to have believes that constitute Kufr, but keep these beliefs in their heart, which they call Taqiyya.
In the case of such individuals, even though they will be considered non-Muslims by Allah and in the hereafter if they did harbor beliefs that constitute Kufr in their hearts but publicly denied them, we will still judge them based on their deeds and words.
The PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH) is reported to have said:
"I have been ordered to judge people according to their outward condition."
Keeping the above in mind, it becomes clear that marrying SHIA that is not considered Muslims is out of the question. If one was to marry such a person, the marriage (NIKAH) would be invalid.
Marriage with a SHIA should never be considered, even though the NIKAH will be valid, since they are still viewed as having seriously deviated from Islam, even if they are not officially considered out of the fold. This becomes more important when the case is of a Sunni Muslim girl marrying an SHIA boy, as the effect this can have on the wife and children may be detrimental.
In conclusion, the decision you made not to marry an SHIA boy is correct indeed. It could have long-term damages with regards to your beliefs and your children's beliefs.
I would suggest you There are plenty of Sunni brothers who are devout practitioners with whom you could get married.
(Allah is supreme, and he is more knowledgeable than we are.)
Thank you so much
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