The ruling on inquiring about a prospective groom before marriage

Question:
He says: Peace be upon you, and Allah’s mercy and blessings. Lately, it has become widespread among some families not to inquire about a prospective groom when someone comes forward to propose marriage to them. They claim that they are people of good, that his father prays, and that Allah the Exalted will bring about this groom. What is the ruling on this practice? Also, if the man in the case of the groom does not pray, and we know this about him, do we blame the woman’s family or not? May Allah the Exalted perfect you with good.

Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: In that there is great intermingling and much corruption.
He says that when a woman is to be married, the suitor inquires about the man. It is not enough to know his name and his father’s and mother’s names; no, he must ask about him beyond that, regarding his religion, his character, and his conduct. If it appears that he is good, he is married to her; otherwise, he is not, even if his father is among the most devout people or his mother is. The important thing is the man himself. So, one inquires about his righteousness, his uprightness, and his companions. If he is good, he is married to her. If he is known for being lazy about the prayers or for keeping the company of open sinners, one should turn away from him and seek someone else. For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: and other such matters are a great corruption, and marriage is a matter of great importance.
So, if the companion is required to be good and righteous, how much more so is the husband, who is her counterpart and is with her in the house at all times, and has a great influence on her? He is more deserving, and more deserving, and more deserving of being cared for and inquired about. So, if you are pleased with his religion, accept him; otherwise, do not.