What is the ruling on marrying a Christian woman who is Christian in name only, cares nothing for religions, and does not acknowledge the existence of God?
It is forbidden for a Muslim man to marry a non-Muslim woman, based on the Almighty's saying: "And do not marry polytheistic women until they believe." An exception to this is a chaste woman from the People of the Book, based on the Almighty's saying: "And the chaste women from those who were given the Scripture before you." Therefore, it is not permissible to marry a woman who is Christian in name only and does not acknowledge the existence of God, because in this case she is not considered from the People of the Book. It is preferable for a Muslim man to marry a righteous Muslim woman to avoid the risks associated with marrying a woman from the People of the Book.
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