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What is the ruling of Islamic law and reason on marrying a divorced Chinese girl who has no religion, on the condition that she embraces Islam on the first day, and he marries her on the second day with a guardian and witnesses after she pronounces the two testimonies of faith and understands their meaning? Is this method sufficient for her to be a Muslim and for marriage to her to be permissible, especially since the young man practices masturbation for fear of falling into fornication due to his weak financial situation, and this marriage may cause his parents' disapproval?

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Marriage to a non-Muslim woman may not fulfill the conditions of Islam and submission to it. Non-Muslims may also feign Islam for the purpose of marriage, leading to many negative consequences. If, in addition to this, the parents are not pleased, then avoiding such a marriage becomes imperative. Therefore, be keen to marry a righteous Muslim woman. If marriage is not feasible, then fear Allah and be patient, and strive for what helps you maintain chastity, such as fasting and keeping good company.

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