Mu' meneen Brothers and Sisters,

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One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question:

My brother in Islam,

I would like to ask a question about marriage. Is a man with large debts allowed to get marry according to Islamic law?

Please help me to get answer as soon as possible.

Awaiting your reply. Thanks and best regards.

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Answer:

Can a man in debt marry?

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is no one (no idol, no person, no grave, no prophet, no imam, no dai, nobody!) worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad(saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

There is absolutely no restriction in Shariah regarding a man with debts seeking marriage, if he wishes to do so. If such a person wishes to marry, his marriage will be deemed perfectly legal and valid in the sight of Shariah or Islamic Law.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your Brother in Islam,

Burhan