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Can i marry a man who was once Christian and committed adultery and now wants to convert to islam and get circumcised?

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Marriage is a sacred and serious commitment that involves the union of two individuals in a lifelong partnership. Therefore, it is important for Muslims to carefully consider their choice of a spouse and to ensure that the person they marry is someone who is compatible and shares similar values and goals.

With regards to your question, Islam does not allow for Muslims to marry non-Muslims. Therefore, if the man you are considering marrying is not already a Muslim, he would have to convert to Islam to marry you Additionally, adultery is considered a serious sin in Islam. If the man you are considering marrying has a history of committing adultery, it is important to consider whether or not he has truly repented and reformed his ways, and whether he is capable of remaining faithful and committed to you in the future.

Finally, it is worth noting that circumcision is not a requirement for conversion to Islam, and it is not a prerequisite for marriage. Therefore, it is not necessary for the man you are considering marrying to undergo circumcision in order to be eligible to marry you or to convert to Islam. Ultimately, the decision to marry someone should be based on a careful consideration of their character, values, and commitment to Islam, rather than on specific external factors such as circumcision or past behavior.

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Here are some Quranic verses and hadith that relate to the topics mentioned in your question:

Quranic verses on marriage between Muslims and non-Muslims:

"And do not marry polytheistic women until they believe. And a believing slave woman is better than a polytheist, even though she might please you. And do not marry polytheistic men [to your women] until they believe. And a believing slave is better than a polytheist, even though he might please you. Those invite [you] to the Fire, but Allah invites to Paradise and to forgiveness, by His permission. And He makes clear His verses to the people that perhaps they may remember." (Qur'an Al-Baqarah, 2:221)

"O you who have believed, do not take the Jews and the Christians as allies. They are [in fact] allies of one another. And whoever is an ally to them among you - then indeed, he is [one] of them. Indeed, Allah guides not the wrongdoing people." (Qur'an Al-Ma'idah, 5:51)

Hadith on repentance and reform:

"The door of repentance is open until the sun rises from the west." (Sahih Bukhari)

"Verily, Allah accepts the repentance of His servant as long as death has not yet reached his throat." (Sahih Muslim)

"Allah accepts the repentance of the one who repents before the sun rises from the west." (Sahih Bukhari)

"If anyone repents of a sin and reforms, Allah will accept his repentance." (Sahih Bukhari)

Hadith on adultery:

"Avoid the seven deadly sins." The companions asked, "O Messenger of Allah, what are they?" He replied, "Associating others with Allah, practicing sorcery, murder, consuming the property of an orphan, consuming interest, fleeing from the battlefield, and accusing chaste women who are believers of adultery." (Sahih Bukhari)

Allah's Messenger (peace be upon him) said, "Do not commit adultery, for it is a sin that leads to other sins." (Sahih Muslim)

"If anyone commits adultery, the punishment for him is one hundred lashes and exile for one year." (Sahih Bukhari)

Hadith on circumcision:

"Circumcision is a sunnah for men and an honor for women." (Sahih Bukhari)

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Five practices are characteristics of the fitrah (natural disposition): circumcision, shaving the pubic hair, plucking the armpit hairs, cutting the nails, and trimming the mustache." (Sahih Bukhari)

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, "Circumcision is a sunnah (recommended) for men and an honorable thing for women." (Sahih Bukhari)

I hope these references are helpful in providing some context and guidance on the topics you mentioned. It is important to remember that Islam emphasizes the importance of repentance, reform, and fidelity in marriage, and that these values should be considered when making important decisions about relationships and marriage.


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