Is it permissible to marry two Buddhist women, who do not practice or believe in their religion, with the desire for them to embrace Islam, and the concern about society's non-acceptance of the children?
We advise you to avoid situations of temptation and pretexts that lead to indecency. It is not permissible for you to marry the two Buddhist girls because they are polytheists (mushrikat), in accordance with His (Allah's) saying: "And do not marry polytheistic women until they believe." If they embrace Islam first, then it is permissible for you to marry them, provided there is no prohibited kinship between them. However, bear in mind that life with them might not be as stable as you desire, and societal reactions might lead you to separate from them. Therefore, it is preferable that you first offer them Islam. If they embrace Islam, you will have a great reward.
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