{"_id":"6939d14969524600564c9082","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it wrong to view first-cousin marriage as harmful even though Islam permits it?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"I know science does not need to be “proved” by Islam, and Islam does not need to be validated by science, but many Islamic teachings end up aligning with scientific benefit. One thing I struggle to understand is the permissibility of first-cousin marriage in Islam, even though it is often associated with increased health risks for offspring. Should we accept this allowance without seeking a scientific justification? And is it sinful to think that cousin marriage may be harmful or “not good,” even though Islam permits it?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Please see: \"},{\"attributes\":{\"link\":\"https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/the-ruling-of-first-cousin-marriages-a-balanced-perspective/\"},\"insert\":\"https://seekersguidance.org/answers/general-counsel/the-ruling-of-first-cousin-marriages-a-balanced-perspective/\"},{\"insert\":\"\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe10b76658b4c2327dc","tag":"Marriage: Other","count":62},{"_id":"668d9fdf0b76658b4c2327a9","tag":"Relationships: Potential Spouse","count":44}],"createdOn":"2025-12-10T20:00:09.616Z"}