The ruling on inquiring about a man who proposes marriage
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Question:
This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, in his question, is it necessary to inquire about the man who has proposed to my daughter if this young man has come forward and I know nothing about him? And should I act on the hadith: "When one comes to you of whom you are satisfied with his religion and his trustworthiness, then marry him to your daughter"?
Answer:
It is obligatory for you to act on the hadith, but if you are ignorant of the man's condition, it is obligatory for you to ask those who know him, so that you are clear about his matter. You look to see if he is suitable or not. Consultation has a place in Islam. Allah the Exalted said:[Ali 'Imran 3:159], and He the Exalted and Majestic said: [Ash-Shuraa 42:38]. So, ask the people of knowledge about this man regarding his character, his conduct, and his religion. First of all, his religion: is he suitable or not? Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, in his question, is it necessary to inquire about the man who has proposed to my daughter if this young man has come forward and I know nothing about him? And should I act on the hadith: "When one comes to you of whom you are satisfied with his religion and his trustworthiness, then marry him to your daughter"?
Answer:
It is obligatory for you to act on the hadith, but if you are ignorant of the man's condition, it is obligatory for you to ask those who know him, so that you are clear about his matter. You look to see if he is suitable or not. Consultation has a place in Islam. Allah the Exalted said:
and consult them in the matter
وَشَاوِرْهُمْ فِي الْأَمْرِand whose affair is [determined by] consultation among themselves
وَأَمْرُهُمْ شُورَىٰ بَيْنَهُمْThe presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/234 — archive.org (11:50)
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