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What is the ruling regarding the issue of the "Aashiq (amorous) Jinn" from a Sharia perspective, and does it nullify the marriage contract if the reality of the affliction is not disclosed to the other party? What is the sin of the afflicted person in the event of marriage being hindered due to this, and is the cohabitation of the afflicted person with the Jinn considered zina (unlawful sexual intercourse) according to Sharia? Is the afflicted person who curses their parents due to the influence of the Jinn sinful?

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If the satanic touch prevents or diminishes marital enjoyment, then marriage is not permissible unless this is disclosed to the other party. This is because defects that impede enjoyment necessitate the option of annulment for the other party if they were unaware of the defect before the contract. If the matter reaches insanity and loss of discernment, then this is one of the defects that establishes the option of annulling the marriage.

However, if the illness does not prevent enjoyment and does not reach the point of insanity, then there is no obligation to disclose it. Nevertheless, it is better for the ill person to treat themselves first before marriage.

Sexual intercourse between humans and jinn during sleep carries no accountability. As for wakefulness, if it is with the human's consent, it is forbidden because it is enjoyment outside of marriage or what one's right hand possesses. If the jinn embodies in human form and intercourse occurs, it is considered unlawful sexual intercourse (zina) in Islamic law.

Insulting parents or harming others, if done without consciousness or discernment, carries no sin. However, if it is done with consciousness and intent, it is among the major sins.

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