What are the details of the herpes illness, and does it prevent marriage and childbearing?
Knowledge of the details of this disease should be sought from specialized doctors. The questioner can send a consultation to the consultation section of the website. As for accepting this young man, if he is a man of religion and good character, there is no objection to marrying him; rather, accepting him is in compliance with the words of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him: "If someone whose religion and character you approve comes to you, then marry him. If you do not do so, there will be tribulation on earth and great corruption." Narrated by Al-Tirmidhi. However, if this disease in the young man is contagious and leads to infertility, and this is known through specialized doctors, then we do not advise you to marry him for two reasons: First: marrying him exposes your health to this disease. Second: Children are a great blessing that Islamic law encourages seeking, as the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Marry the affectionate and fertile, for I will boast of your numbers before the nations." Narrated by Ahmad. Any marriage to a sterile man or woman may lead to the disruption of this legal objective and desired goal, which is encouraged by Islamic law and naturally beloved.
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