Ruling on meeting the prospective bride in the presence of witnesses
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: Is it permissible for me to meet the prospective bride in the presence of witnesses with the intention of asking her about certain matters related to the marriage?
Answer:
Yes. If the prospective bride is one you hope will accept your proposal, you may sit with her in the presence of her guardian. The presence of her guardian is sufficient. You may look at what you desire in her, such as her face, her hands, and the hair on her head. The Lawgiver has permitted looking at the prospective bride to this extent. If she is suitable for you, proceed to marry her; if she is not suitable for you, leave her. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: Is it permissible for me to meet the prospective bride in the presence of witnesses with the intention of asking her about certain matters related to the marriage?
Answer:
Yes. If the prospective bride is one you hope will accept your proposal, you may sit with her in the presence of her guardian. The presence of her guardian is sufficient. You may look at what you desire in her, such as her face, her hands, and the hair on her head. The Lawgiver has permitted looking at the prospective bride to this extent. If she is suitable for you, proceed to marry her; if she is not suitable for you, leave her. Yes.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، بداية من قول المُصَنِّف : والمقصود : أن من علامات أمراض القلوب عدولها عن الأغذية النافعة — islamhouse.com (1:10:57)
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