If we are in an Islamic state, do we have the right to intervene in the marriage rulings of non-Muslims?
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The questioner : If we are in an Islamic state, do we have the right to intervene in the marriages of non-Muslims?
The Shaykh : No, absolutely not. We leave them alone. We do not intervene in their affairs unless they bring their cases to us or they become Muslims. If they bring their cases to us, they have committed themselves to the ruling of Islam by virtue of their litigation. If they become Muslims, we bind them to the ruling of Islam.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Absolutely, we leave them to marry as they please, like birds. It is none of our business!
The Shaykh : No, absolutely not. We leave them alone. We do not intervene in their affairs unless they bring their cases to us or they become Muslims. If they bring their cases to us, they have committed themselves to the ruling of Islam by virtue of their litigation. If they become Muslims, we bind them to the ruling of Islam.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Absolutely, we leave them to marry as they please, like birds. It is none of our business!