The doctors have proven my infertility. Should I get married, and what is the religious ruling?
The hadiths command marriage due to its benefits in protecting a person, completing their religion, safeguarding their chastity, and procreation. Marriage is recommended for those who desire it, even if they do not expect offspring. It is preferable for an infertile person to inform their spouse of their condition. A Muslim should marry to protect themselves and follow the Sunnah. They can marry a widow, a previously married woman, or a young woman, while informing her of their medical condition. Both should pray to Allah, who is capable of granting offspring, just as He bestowed a child upon Zakariyya from a barren woman.
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