Which is better for a woman: marriage or completing her studies?
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Which is better for a woman: to complete her higher education or to marry if a man proposes to her?
Answer:
No, a suitable husband whom she is pleased with is better for her than all her studies and all her degrees. If she has higher degrees but does not marry, that does not compensate for the husband, the desire for offspring, chastity, and the other benefits of marriage. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "When there comes to you one whose religion and trustworthiness you are pleased with, marry her to him"[Al-Anfal 8:73]. If Allah makes it easy for her to have a righteous husband while continuing her studies, that is good upon good. But if the studies conflict with marriage, she should prioritize marriage because of the predominant benefits and the great good it holds for her. Yes.
May Allah reward you. Which is better for a woman: to complete her higher education or to marry if a man proposes to her?
Answer:
No, a suitable husband whom she is pleased with is better for her than all her studies and all her degrees. If she has higher degrees but does not marry, that does not compensate for the husband, the desire for offspring, chastity, and the other benefits of marriage. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "When there comes to you one whose religion and trustworthiness you are pleased with, marry her to him"
If you do not do so, there will be fitnah on earth and great corruption.
إِلَّا تَفْعَلُوهُ تَكُن فِتْنَةٌ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَفَسَادٌ كَبِيرٌ
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 2144 - أيهما أفضل للمرأة الزواج أم إكمال الدراسة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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