Continuing the engagement with a cunning and deceptive man after the contract
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Question:
This questioner says: I would like to consult the Shaykh on this matter. A religious man proposed to my sister and contracted the marriage with her last week, but he has not consummated the marriage. However, I discovered that this man is cunning and deceptive, and he twists and turns. My sister is still under the age of twenty. What is the Shaykh’s opinion? Do we advise her to leave him and hope that Allah will compensate her, or should she live with a man of these characteristics, knowing that she is extremely innocent?
Answer:
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: If he has no trustworthiness and is not to be trusted regarding scheming, deception, and harming the woman and causing her distress, then it is not permissible to marry him.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good and bless you, O Shaykh.
This questioner says: I would like to consult the Shaykh on this matter. A religious man proposed to my sister and contracted the marriage with her last week, but he has not consummated the marriage. However, I discovered that this man is cunning and deceptive, and he twists and turns. My sister is still under the age of twenty. What is the Shaykh’s opinion? Do we advise her to leave him and hope that Allah will compensate her, or should she live with a man of these characteristics, knowing that she is extremely innocent?
Answer:
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
If there comes to you a person whose religion and trustworthiness you are pleased with, marry him.
إذا أتاكم من ترضون دينه وأمانته فزوجوه،The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good and bless you, O Shaykh.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/137 — archive.org (13:55)
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