What is the ruling on a Muslim woman marrying a non-Muslim, given that she fears disbelief should she proceed with such a marriage? Is it permissible for her to flee her family's home to avoid this marriage? And what is the role of a Muslim man who knows the girl in helping her, knowing that she does not wish to go to Islamic organizations?

The marriage of a Muslim woman to a disbeliever (kafir) is forbidden by the consensus of jurists, and it is an invalid contract, based on the Almighty’s saying: "Then do not return them to the disbelievers; neither are they lawful for them, nor are they lawful for them." If the family insists on this, the girl must declare her Islam and seek refuge in a reliable Islamic center or a trustworthy Muslim family, especially if she fears being coerced into disbelief. It is not permissible for a Muslim woman to remain among disbelievers if she finds an escape, and fear for the family's reputation is not an excuse. The girl must demonstrate the rituals of her religion. In marriage, a disbeliever has no guardianship over her; her guardian is a Muslim from her family, or a Muslim judge, or the director of an Islamic center. The questioner is reminded that it is not permissible to establish a direct relationship with a foreign girl; rather, assistance should be provided through a trustworthy intermediary.