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Is it sinful not to take the opinion of a scholar who issued a fatwa prohibiting dealing with marriage websites, and instead to take the opinion of another scholar who issued a fatwa permitting it? What is the general ruling on getting to know a potential spouse online? And is it permissible to marry a man afflicted with psoriasis and who is unemployed, out of a desire to help him?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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Dating websites for the purpose of marriage are permissible, provided they adhere to their শরয়ী (Islamic legal) conditions. It is permissible to consult different muftis (issuers of fatwas) as long as it is not for the purpose of seeking out concessions. If the covenant with Allah was made due to the questioner's fear that entering the website was forbidden, and it became clear that it is permissible, then no oath is broken and no expiation is necessary. Marriage via the internet carries risks, and it is preferable to seek another way. If a girl is compelled to use this method, she must investigate thoroughly the person she wishes to marry. If a man has a non-contagious illness and is pleasing in his religiosity and character, there is no harm in offering him for marriage.

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