How can Muslim children be raised when marrying a Christian woman?
The jurists indicate the permissibility of marrying chaste women from the People of the Book, but some precautions and harms may result from this, such as the corruption of children and their not being raised with a sound, faith-based upbringing.
Therefore, the father must be extremely cautious and work to raise his children and teach them beneficial knowledge and righteous deeds, by following these steps: 1. Observing the children and spending time with them so that they may emulate the father's Islamic conduct, and connecting them to the teachings of Islam, such as teaching them the manners of eating, dressing, and dealing with people, citing the guidance of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. 2. Upon reaching school age, begin teaching them the Book of Allah and the Sunnah of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. 3. Choosing modern schools that teach them the rulings of their religion and the language of their great Book, in addition to worldly knowledge. 4. Monitoring all their steps personally, showering them with affection, and choosing friends of good morals for them.
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