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What is the way to marry a Muslim man whose parents refuse their marriage to a Christian woman, despite her knowledge of the permissibility of a Muslim man marrying a chaste woman of the People of the Book, and her desire to embrace Islam and raise their children according to its teachings, in light of the parents' refusal to even discuss the matter and their threat to disown their son?

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Muslims view matters from the perspective of submission to Allah's decree and obedience to the Creator. This differs from a non-Islamic perspective, which might consider some relationships natural. Islam prohibits relationships outside the framework of marriage due to the great harms they entail. The difficulty of speaking with a father is not a general characteristic of Muslims, but may be due to some erroneous upbringing. Parents refusing their son's marriage to a non-Muslim woman is not a form of control, but rather out of concern for his welfare. Marriage in Islam is a strong and lasting relationship that requires careful consideration. Islam does not accept that anyone enters it playfully. The proposed solution is to genuinely learn about Islam with a sincere desire for truth. Her marriage might be a reason for her to learn about Islam, along with the importance of repenting from the forbidden relationship and entering into a blessed, legitimate one.

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