Vitiligo and Marriage in Islam

Vitiligo is a non-communicable and medically non-harmful skin condition. Hence, people with vitiligo are allowed to get married just like any other individual, be it in Islam or any other system of religious belief.

Marriage has always been a sacred institution in all religions and faiths across the world. Two humans come together to bind themselves in a union of love and partnership. Marriage as an institution has evolved and come along a long way. But the union of two individuals, still demands a lot of checkboxes be ticked. These criteria vary from culture to culture, faith to faith and are unique in their own sense.

Every religion has its own set of beliefs and rituals that followers abide by. One chooses to do so willingly as a follower of that religion. These beliefs vary immensely from religion to religion and also within the sub-sects of a particular faith. We are here to debunk some of the myths regards marriage criteria and skin conditions that are followed in the Islamic faith. Read on to know more.

Is it true that skin conditions become criteria to make or break a marriage in Islam?

Yes.

Islam encourages marriage between two healthy individuals who are free from ailments or diseases. Hence, if a person has a skin condition, it is very likely, that marriage proposals for them are rejected. However, it is very essential to know that this applies only to contagious skin conditions. Those that spread by touch, or sharing of things are conditions which are contagious. People with skin conditions such as leprosy hence are not allowed to get married in the Islamic faith because it poses a risk to their spouse’s health as well.

As a follower of Islam, am I allowed to get married if I have vitiligo?

Yes. Islam poses no restriction on marriage if a person has vitiligo. Since vitiligo is neither infectious nor contagious, it does not pose a health risk to your spouse. Any individual who has a non-contagious skin condition is free to get married. Rejecting a person because of the prevalence of such a condition is not appreciated by the Islamic faith.

Should I inform my suitor about my skin condition?

Yes.

Islam makes it mandatory for a person to share the fact of their skin condition with their suitor. This is to ensure that the spouse has full knowledge of what their partner is going through. Another important reason behind this is to make sure that an individual’s kin condition does not harm the health of their spouse and other family members, including their own children. Discussing the prevalence of any health conditions of both spouses is very necessary as per the Islamic faith.

What if I hide the fact about my vitiligo?

Islam strongly discourages hiding the truth or concealing the facts about one’s skin condition. It is considered to be ‘Haraam’. While vitiligo is non-contagious and non-infectious the rule still applies to the skin condition. A marriage cannot be annulled or stopped if the bride or groom has vitiligo. However, the rule of letting your partner know about your condition is necessary to ensure a healthy, loving emotional and physical bond between the spouses as per the faith.

Will my marriage get annulled if my spouse finds out?

Marriage in the Islamic faith can be annulled only if either of the spouses hides the details of their skin condition. Concealing the truth about your health and putting your spouse at risk is discouraged by the faith.

However, this applies only to skin conditions that lead to changes in skin color. Since vitiligo does not alter the color of the skin completely, marriage in Islam cannot be annulled by a spouse if the other spouse has vitiligo.

The faith thus encourages a sacred marriage based on love and companionship. The restrictions or mandates as per the faith are simply to ensure the safety of both spouses. If you are a person with vitiligo, you do not need to worry about your chances of a happy marital life.

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