Does one who knows from himself that he is sterile marry?
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The second question of Fatwa number ( 6747 )
Q2: What is the ruling in Islam for a man who knows before marriage that he has no hope of having children, as determined by medical examination and analysis? What should he do before he marries?
A2: First: It is recommended for that person to marry as long as he is able to pay the mahr and provide maintenance, and to satisfy his desire for his wife; in accordance with the Sunnah, to protect his chastity, to cooperate in the affairs of life, to establish ties between him and those with whom he is in-laws, and for other reasons regarding the permissibility of marriage. Second: The judgment of infertility based on medical examination and analysis may be incorrect. And even if it is correct, the obstacles to pregnancy may be due to causes that can be removed through treatment or other natural means. They may also be removed purely by divine decree and destiny, and that is not difficult for Allah. Indeed, Allah the Exalted cured the wife of Zakariyya and she bore him Yahya (peace be upon them both), in response to his supplication and as an honor to him. And Sarah
Ishaq, to Ibrahim al-Khalil (peace be upon them both), despite their advanced age and the long duration of his wife's barrenness. Third: A Muslim must take the material, worldly means, as well as the spiritual means, such as supplication and turning to Allah, and he must not despair of the mercy of Allah, for none despairs of the mercy of Allah except the disbelieving people. He must also inform them of the reality before the contract, because what was mentioned is a defect. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q2: What is the ruling in Islam for a man who knows before marriage that he has no hope of having children, as determined by medical examination and analysis? What should he do before he marries?
A2: First: It is recommended for that person to marry as long as he is able to pay the mahr and provide maintenance, and to satisfy his desire for his wife; in accordance with the Sunnah, to protect his chastity, to cooperate in the affairs of life, to establish ties between him and those with whom he is in-laws, and for other reasons regarding the permissibility of marriage. Second: The judgment of infertility based on medical examination and analysis may be incorrect. And even if it is correct, the obstacles to pregnancy may be due to causes that can be removed through treatment or other natural means. They may also be removed purely by divine decree and destiny, and that is not difficult for Allah. Indeed, Allah the Exalted cured the wife of Zakariyya and she bore him Yahya (peace be upon them both), in response to his supplication and as an honor to him. And Sarah
Ishaq, to Ibrahim al-Khalil (peace be upon them both), despite their advanced age and the long duration of his wife's barrenness. Third: A Muslim must take the material, worldly means, as well as the spiritual means, such as supplication and turning to Allah, and he must not despair of the mercy of Allah, for none despairs of the mercy of Allah except the disbelieving people. He must also inform them of the reality before the contract, because what was mentioned is a defect. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Source
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