Vitiligo

Vitiligo is a long-term skin condition characterized by patches of the skin losing their pigment. The patches of skin affected become white and usually have sharp margins. The hair from the skin may also become white.

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Wife . Husband . Leprosy . Vitiligo
Is it true that a man is allowed to annul a marriage for the reason of leprosy and vitiligo in his wife, but the wife cannot do so if the husband has these ailments?
Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 5 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

If an Islamic marriage is conducted, and it is revealed to the new husband that the wife has certain hidden physical or mental defects or disability, the husband has the right to opt to annul the marriage. 

Of course, some of these conditions would be related to the physical appearance of the wife's body, and as a man finds physical attraction to be of importance, if he is not satisfied with dealing or living with a certain condition,  one of them being leprosy, then he has the option of nullifying the marriage. 

This is his choice, whether to continue with the marriage, or to nullify it. That's why its always important for all parties to be upfront and direct and honest as possible when it comes to marriage proposals. This would avoid any future problems or breaking of a heart or putting oneself in such a difficult position. 

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Marriage . Woman . Vitiligo
Is it true that marriage to a woman who has vitiligo is not allowed? If so, why is that the case when vitiligo is not contagious nor dangerous?
Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 5 years ago

Bismihi ta'ala

No, it is not true that it is not allowed to marry a woman who has vitiligo. Anyone can get married in Islam, as long as they meet the correct requirements and obligatory conditions. 

A skin disease would not be something that impedes a person from getting married.

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