A woman who was previously proposed to by a man who is not suitable
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: A man proposed to a woman, and then it became clear that this man is not suitable for her. Is it permissible for me to propose to her?
The Shaykh:
Wait and see if he accepts or rejects. If he rejects, then propose to her. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 1413d Wait until you see if he rejects; if he rejects, then you propose. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
On his proposal, on the proposal of his brother. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: A man proposed to a woman, and then it became clear that this man is not suitable for her. Is it permissible for me to propose to her?
The Shaykh:
Wait and see if he accepts or rejects. If he rejects, then propose to her. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
and he should not make the proposal of marriage on the proposal already made by his brother.
ولا يخطب على خطبته خطبة أخيه،The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
On his proposal, on the proposal of his brother. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من باب من علق الطلاق قبل النكاح — islamhouse.com (44:06)
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