“This is the will of the Almighty.” Chechen mufti supported the inadmissibility of marriages with Orthodox Christians
The theological conclusion prepared by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Russia, which “prohibits marriages with representatives of other religions,” can lead to serious problems. This opinion was expressed by Roman Silantiev, an Islamic scholar and professor at Moscow State University, in a conversation with Komsomolskaya Pravda, which described the conclusion as “a shocking statement to secular minds.” “Many Muslims, especially Tatars, have Orthodox wives. Even among the clergy this happens. But the matter is still...
