Investigating the Prospective Husband
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Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, is it permissible for a man to investigate the prospective husband?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "When there comes to you a man whose religion and character you are pleased with, or whose trustworthiness you are pleased with, then marry your daughter to him." You do not know about his character, his trustworthiness, or his religion except after you have known him. If you do not know him, then you ask about him and verify that. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, is it permissible for a man to investigate the prospective husband?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "When there comes to you a man whose religion and character you are pleased with, or whose trustworthiness you are pleased with, then marry your daughter to him." You do not know about his character, his trustworthiness, or his religion except after you have known him. If you do not know him, then you ask about him and verify that. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/180 — archive.org (5:14)
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