The Ruling on Looking at a Woman One Intends to Marry
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Question:
The questioner says: In some countries, is it permissible to look at one’s fiancée? Is that so?
Answer:
Yes, this is a dispensation from the Shari'ah. When you propose to a woman or intend to propose to her, you look at her either by observing her when she is unaware, or by asking her guardian to have you and her meet in his presence without seclusion, and you look at what attracts you in her, such as her face and her hands. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
The questioner says: In some countries, is it permissible to look at one’s fiancée? Is that so?
Answer:
Yes, this is a dispensation from the Shari'ah. When you propose to a woman or intend to propose to her, you look at her either by observing her when she is unaware, or by asking her guardian to have you and her meet in his presence without seclusion, and you look at what attracts you in her, such as her face and her hands. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
شرح كتاب التوحيد [ صالح الفوزان ]، تابع باب ما جاء أن بعض هذه الأمة يعبد الأوثان - 2 — islamhouse.com (1:07:48)
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