Marrying a Girl with Diabetes

· 10 Shawwal 1433 AH1 min readEnglish

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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