The Causes of the Proliferation of Divorce and Matters Concerning the Choice of a Husband and Rejecting a Suitable Match

Question:
Umm Ahmad from Riyadh says, out of fear of the divorce that has become widespread among young people in some cases: What are the matters on the basis of which a girl chooses her husband? And does refusing a righteous husband for worldly purposes expose her to the punishment of Allah, Mighty and Majestic?

Answer:
Yes. Divorce has become widespread, and it has causes originating from women, for they wrong their husbands, are arrogant toward them, and go out without his permission, among other rights of the husband that the wife neglects and fails to fulfill. So the husband divorces her because he does not want to remain with a wife who is not to his liking.
As for the one who rejects a righteous husband who is suitable for her, she is in the wrong, and this is an action that is not permissible. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “When there comes to you a man whose religion and trustworthiness you are satisfied with, then marry him, except…” . This is a severe warning. It leads to fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) in the land and great corruption. If the girl does not marry, her youth is lost to her, and the suitors lose interest in her. If the girl does not marry, she is exposed to zina (unlawful sexual intercourse); she is exposed to open sin. If the girl does not marry, she will not find one to provide for her and take care of her. If the girl does not marry, who will protect her, guard her, and preserve her? Harms result from not marrying. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,