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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here: cousin marrying is not forbidden in our holy book. But science has proven that it may create genetic mutations (Ashkenazi Jews often married cousins and research showed it resulted in mutations causing an increased risk of breast cancer). New research shows however that the increased Risk is only equivalent to that of women having children when they are over 40. But who really can say for sure? It is clear that it's best to avoid concentrating the gene pool and dilute it. But Muslim counties place greater importance on their holy book than scientific revelations and feel that if the Quran doesn't forbid it, it can never cause harm.[/quote]

That doesn't answer my question.  I should have added, "Why would you marry such a close family member by blood?"  It sounds like 200-300 years ago, when the royals married their own siblings.  [/quote]

Back in the early days of Islam, marrying your cousin was a good way to solidify tribal and other alliances. So yes, a lot in common with European royalty.[/quote]

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