Is marriage permissible for one who experiences temporary lucidity?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

Marriage is not permissible for an individual who experiences lucidity intermittently unless that individual grants permission. This is because they possess the capacity for self-contract, and anyone capable of contracting marriage for themselves is not subject to guardianship (*wilayah*), similar to a sane person. This applies especially when the loss of reason is due to an affliction like epilepsy or a temporary illness, as guardianship over their property is not established in such cases, making guardianship over their person even less applicable.