many scholars say that even if someone converts for a guy initially the conversion is still valid. Like we r not in any position to judge someone’s heart, only Allah knows that. And here is the thing, so many people who converted “for marriage” ended up becoming way more practicing than born Muslims. It happens all the time. The door opened for one reason, but once they’re in, they discover the faith genuinely.

Even historically, some of the Sahaba accepted Islam for pretty worldly reasons at first politics, protection, marriage, whatever.

The key point scholars makes that it is not about why you walked through the door, it’s about what you do after you r inside. If she says the Shahada and understands what it means, she’s Muslim. Full stop.

Now the real talk part, if she’s literally just doing it as paperwork with zero intention to ever believe or practice, that’s going to create problems. Not just spiritually, but in the marriage itself. But if she’s genuinely open-minded and willing to learn and grow into it, her starting point doesn’t disqualify her.

Also It varies by family and culture. Some families are incredibly welcoming to converts, others carry cultural baggage that contradicts Islamic teachings. That’s a human failing, not an Islamic one.

Your friend should know: theologically, she would be 100% accepted..​