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What should she do with her fiancé who is suffering from a terminal illness and has been told by doctors that he will die in six months, and she fears losing her faith upon his death, even though she is certain that supplication changes destiny?

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If a man of religion and good character proposes to you, marry him, provided his intention for marriage is legitimate, for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "If someone whose religion and character you approve of comes to you [seeking marriage], then marry him. If you do not do so, there will be tribulation on earth and widespread corruption."

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