Is it permissible for a Muslim man to marry a girl whose father is Muslim and whose mother is Christian?
It is preferable for a Muslim to marry a woman of good religious commitment and character, as she is trustworthy concerning herself, her husband, his wealth, and his children. If the girl is Muslim, it does not matter if her mother is not Muslim. However, if the girl is not Muslim, it is not permissible to marry her, even if she is Christian, because she is considered an apostate from Islam if her father was originally Muslim. The child's Islam is determined by the religion of one of their parents. Marriage to the daughter of a maternal uncle's son is not forbidden unless there is another reason for prohibition.
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