Repeatedly looking at the photograph of the prospective bride
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner asks: Is it permissible to repeatedly look at the photograph of the prospective bride, given that he finds peace of mind in doing so?
The Shaykh:
There is nothing wrong with that; he is permitted by the Shari'ah to look at her until he decides on her, either to commit to her or to leave her. It is not possible for him to be fully convinced except by looking at her repeatedly. Yes.
The questioner:
And is it permissible for him to be content with looking at her photograph rather than seeing her in person?
The Shaykh:
And if the photograph is not authentic, and they show you a picture of adornment that is not her actual appearance, one cannot rely on that. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner asks: Is it permissible to repeatedly look at the photograph of the prospective bride, given that he finds peace of mind in doing so?
The Shaykh:
There is nothing wrong with that; he is permitted by the Shari'ah to look at her until he decides on her, either to commit to her or to leave her. It is not possible for him to be fully convinced except by looking at her repeatedly. Yes.
The questioner:
And is it permissible for him to be content with looking at her photograph rather than seeing her in person?
The Shaykh:
And if the photograph is not authentic, and they show you a picture of adornment that is not her actual appearance, one cannot rely on that. Yes.
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 27-01-1435هـ — alfawzan.live (1:07:00)
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