Is it permissible to have an Urfi marriage with a Christian girl, given the availability of a guardian, public declaration, the intention not to procreate temporarily, and the difficulty of a formal marriage?
The marriage of a Muslim man to a Christian woman is permissible, provided she is chaste, as stated in the Almighty's words: "and the chaste women from those who were given the Scripture." The validity of this marriage does not depend on its documentation in court. It is a condition that her guardian be a Christian like her, and her father is the most entitled to give her in marriage. Despite its permissibility, marriage to Christian women is disliked if a righteous Muslim woman is available, as she is better for raising children according to Islam and for religious compatibility. This marriage has no relation to the invalid temporary marriage (mut'ah). It is also important to observe the regulations concerning mixing in the workplace.
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