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choosing a husband
Question: What are the most important factors for a woman in choosing a husband? If she rejects a righteous man for some worldly reasons, will she be punished by Allaah?
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
The most important factors for a woman in choosing a husband are his attitude/behaviour and his commitment to religion. Wealth and lineage are secondary matters. The most important thing is that the potential husband should be religious and have a good attitude, because if a man has religious commitment and a good attitude, a woman has nothing to lose: if he keeps her (remains married to her), he will keep her on a reasonable basis, and if he divorces her, he will set her free on a reasonable basis. Moreover, a man who is religious and has a good attitude will be a blessing to her and her children, for they will learn good manners and religion from him. But if the prospective husband is not like that (is not religious), she should keep away from him, especially those who take the matter of prayer lightly or who are known to drink alcohol. We seek refuge with Allaah.
As for those who do not pray at all, they are kuffaar and it is not permissible for them to marry believing women. It is important for the woman to focus on the matter of attitude and religious commitment. With regard to the matter of lineage, this is a bonus. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “If there comes to you (to propose marriage to your daughter etc.) a man with whose religious commitment and attitude you are pleased, then marry (your daughter) to him.”
But if you can manage to ensure compatibility (in terms of lineage and socio-economic status, etc.) as well, then this is better.
From the Fataawa of Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, from the book Fataawa al-Mar’ah
Answer:
Praise be to Allaah.
The most important factors for a woman in choosing a husband are his attitude/behaviour and his commitment to religion. Wealth and lineage are secondary matters. The most important thing is that the potential husband should be religious and have a good attitude, because if a man has religious commitment and a good attitude, a woman has nothing to lose: if he keeps her (remains married to her), he will keep her on a reasonable basis, and if he divorces her, he will set her free on a reasonable basis. Moreover, a man who is religious and has a good attitude will be a blessing to her and her children, for they will learn good manners and religion from him. But if the prospective husband is not like that (is not religious), she should keep away from him, especially those who take the matter of prayer lightly or who are known to drink alcohol. We seek refuge with Allaah.
As for those who do not pray at all, they are kuffaar and it is not permissible for them to marry believing women. It is important for the woman to focus on the matter of attitude and religious commitment. With regard to the matter of lineage, this is a bonus. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “If there comes to you (to propose marriage to your daughter etc.) a man with whose religious commitment and attitude you are pleased, then marry (your daughter) to him.”
But if you can manage to ensure compatibility (in terms of lineage and socio-economic status, etc.) as well, then this is better.
From the Fataawa of Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen, from the book Fataawa al-Mar’ah
by ummMaryam
04 Nov 2008, 1:06 pm
04 Nov 2008, 1:06 pm
salaam alaikum,
very good post Masya Allah.. gw seneng banget lo gabung disini jar, bisa post yang bagus2.. mau dunk di post yang begini lagi ya..
love u 
by siecantik
04 Nov 2008, 1:25 pm
04 Nov 2008, 1:25 pm
Assalamu Alaykum sisters,
mansha'allah sister for the post. Its important in todays society to know and chose a spouse according the sunnah and quran.
M'salama
by Fima
04 Nov 2008, 2:41 pm
04 Nov 2008, 2:41 pm
Assalamu wailakum,
What if your parents are really strict and will not let you marry a man from different ethnic group?
My parents want me to marry a muslim man but from same ethnic group.
by Leah23
10 Nov 2008, 12:58 pm
10 Nov 2008, 12:58 pm
