14.10.2025 17:09
The theologian Prof. Dr. Mustafa Karataş became a topic of discussion with his response to the question posed to him during a live broadcast: "My daughter wants to marry an atheist, what should I do?" Karataş stated, "You can reject a child who is an atheist; religion allows this."
A viewer who called into the program 'Muhabbet Kapısı with Prof. Dr. Mustafa Karataş' broadcasted on Kanal 7 stated that her daughter wants to marry an atheist and asked for Karataş's opinion. Listening carefully to the question, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Karataş expressed that he understood the viewer's sadness and explained the religious ruling.
"THERE YOU WILL SHOW YOUR REACTION"
Karataş stated that it is not permissible for a Muslim family to allow their daughter to marry an atheist, saying, "You can reject an atheist child; religion permits this. You can disown them, and you won't interfere in their affairs. Our religion has been lenient even towards the People of the Book, but it does not allow marriage with those who deny God. You cannot permit a person to marry an atheist. There you will show your reaction," he emphasized.
"MY ADVICE TO YOU..."
Additionally, Karataş stressed that family ties should not be severed. The theologian advised families, saying that the child might regret one day and return: "My advice to you is; this child will come back one day regretting. You should leave the door ajar for when that time comes. Completely severing family ties is one of the biggest mistakes made in such situations."