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Fear of passing on HPV and whether I should ever marry

As-Salamu Alaikum. I’m writing this with a heavy heart, and I know many of you will think badly of me-I can’t blame you. All my young life, I kept away from any haram contact with women. But as I got older and started seriously looking for marriage, I faced rejection after rejection. Over 11 years of trying, the last one broke me completely-the sister I wanted to marry preferred my friend. I spiraled into despair, jealousy, and self-hatred, and in that low moment I did something I never imagined: I paid an escort. That one slip trapped me in a 4-year addiction, and I ended up with around 20 different women. I’m disgusted with myself. Now, after stopping and going to therapy, I’m terrified of ever marrying. I’m a fornicator, and I don’t deserve a chaste Muslim wife. But my worst fear is transmitting HPV to her. I tested clear for other STIs, but there’s no sure test for HPV in men, and with my past, I most likely carry it. I’ve read heartbreaking accounts of Muslim women getting HPV and even cancer from an infected husband. If I caused that to a believing wife, the guilt would destroy me-I might not survive it. It would also shatter my reputation and expose my sins, though that’s nothing compared to her suffering. I’ve realized my arrogance was my downfall: I used to look down on those who fell into zina, thinking I was better, when it was only Allah’s mercy keeping me safe-plus, as a short, unattractive man, I didn’t even have chances. So should I give up on marriage, accept I’ll live and die alone to protect someone else from my likely HPV? All I ever wanted was to love a wife, have kids, and be a devoted husband. But if this loneliness is my punishment, then I accept it. I haven’t been eating well lately, and I know I deserve this pain.

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Stop thinking you're the only man with a past who found deen. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said every son of Adam is a sinner, and the best are those who repent. Eat something, go for a walk, then find a scholar. Wallahi your future isn't over.

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The fact you stopped the addiction and sought therapy takes real courage. Many brothers stay in denial. HPV vaccines weren't available to you but are now standard for girls in many countries. Talk to a doctor about your real risk. Self-punishment isn't taubah.

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Brother, the fact you're this worried shows sincere tawbah. Don't lose hope in Allah's mercy. Many scholars say resolved HPV clears on its own within a couple years. Get healthy, keep up istighfar, and consider telling a trusted imam. You're not beyond redemption.

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This hit hard. I'm also struggling with loneliness and the marriage search, and your story scares me straight. JazakAllah khair for the warning. We all think we're immune to fitna until we're broken. Please see a urologist and maybe a scholar who deals with these cases.

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Your guilt is a sign of iman, but despairing from Allah's mercy is a bigger trap. Istikhara and honest medical advice can guide you. Marrying a divorcee or widow aware of your past might be a path. Don't decide your fate alone while in a dark place.

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SubhanAllah

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May Allah conceal your sins and grant you healing.

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Ya Rabb

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Allahumma a'fuwa

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