Marrying a Girl with Diabetes
Question
I intend marrying a girl with diabetes. She is Deeni inclined. What is your advise regarding this matter?
Answer
If the girl you intend marrying is committed to Deen and will be able to fulfil the functions of a wife despite her diabetes, then you may marry her.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
وعن أبي هريرة قال : قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم : " تنكح المرأة لأربع : لمالها ولحسبها ولجمالها ولدينها فاظفر بذات الدين تربت يداك " (مشكة المصابيح ص267)
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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