🧭 Preparation & choosing a spouse · #44

Can persons with disabilities (OKU) marry? What should be prepared?

Yes, persons with disabilities have the right to marry like anyone else; a physical disability does not bar marriage.
The conditions are the same: sound mind, consent and understanding of the contract. For a person with an intellectual disability who cannot understand marriage, the marriage involves the wali and possibly court permission, with careful assessment of their welfare. Important preparations: openness about one's condition with the prospective spouse, discussion of care support, finances (including welfare assistance), home accessibility, and planning for children with medical advice. Allah judges people by their piety and hearts, not by appearance or physical ability (al-Hujurat 49:13). Society should support, not obstruct.

Sources

Surah al-Hujurat 49:13Sahih Muslim, Kitab al-Birr wa as-Silah wa al-Adabsee the state Enactment

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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