Is it permissible for me to marry a non-Muslim woman (Buddhist)?
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It is impermissible for a Muslim man to marry a Buddhist woman or any non-scriptural disbeliever (i.e., not Jewish or Christian), based on the Almighty's saying: "And do not marry polytheistic women until they believe. And a believing slave woman is better than a polytheistic woman, even though she might please you." It is advised to keep away from polytheists, based on the Almighty's saying: "Indeed, the polytheists are unclean," and the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: "Do not accompany except a believer, and let no one eat your food except a pious person."
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