What the texts say, plainly
This question touches faith, family, and the future of children. To avoid hearsay, we begin with Scripture.
Qur’an:
• Permitted (classically) for a Muslim man to marry a woman from the People of the Book (Christian/Jewish), under conditions of chastity: “…chaste women from the believers and chaste women from those who were given the Book…” (Qur’an 5:5).
• Prohibited (majority position) for a Muslim woman to marry a non-Muslim: “Do not marry polytheist men [to your women] until they believe…” (Qur’an 2:221). This line is affirmed in classical jurisprudence (see also 60:10).
Bible (New Testament):
• Believers are urged to marry “in the Lord”: “…she is free to marry whom she wishes, only in the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 7:39, ESV).
This aims at unity of faith, worship, and child formation. Many churches therefore discourage or condition interfaith unions (permissions, clear commitments).
What this means in practice
In Islam, the majority rule distinguishes the man’s and the woman’s case and expects the household to honor Islamic faith (practice, diet, child upbringing).
In Christianity, the New Testament line prefers a shared faith; where an interfaith union is pursued, conditions exist (dispensations, promises regarding children’s religious formation).
The non-negotiables to settle before lifelong vows
Textual truth must become household truth:
Faith & worship (prayer, feasts), children’s formation (catechesis/madrasa, rites), weekly rhythm (Sunday/Friday), diet (halal/alcohol), extended families (expectations), religious authorities (pastor/priest, imam), civil law (legal form/recognition).
Without clarity on these, love drains into foundational conflict.
An honest path of discernment
1) State the texts’ teaching without bending them.
2) Listen to conscience before God; deep peace matters.
3) Consult your local religious authorities and know your civil law.
4) Write concrete agreements (children, feasts, house rules) before engagement.
A word of hope and wisdom
Bible and Qur’an seek unity, justice, and peace within the home. If the path opens, walk it with integrity and respect. If it closes, step back with dignity: a hard truth is better than an unjust or confused union. Real fidelity begins with clarity.