Is freedom from physical defects necessary for suitability?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 11 · Bab 1

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Freedom from defects (like leprosy or insanity) is not a condition for the validity of suitability. If such a defect is absent, the marriage is not voided, but it grants the woman the right of dissolution (Khiyar). A guardian may prevent her from marrying someone afflicted with leprosy, advanced syphilis (Abraṣ), or insanity, but other defects are not considered within the scope of Kafa'ah for dissolution by the guardian.