The marriage of a student of knowledge to a woman who is broad in her scope
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The questioner:
The questioner asks: Is it better for a student of knowledge to marry a woman who is broad in her pursuit of knowledge, or otherwise?
The Shaykh:
Broad.
The questioner:
Yes.
The Shaykh:
What do you mean by "broad"? Do you mean she has abundant knowledge, or that she is broad in her adherence to the religion? If you mean she has abundant knowledge, that is good; benefit from her. But if she is broad in her character, that is not correct. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
The questioner asks: Is it better for a student of knowledge to marry a woman who is broad in her pursuit of knowledge, or otherwise?
The Shaykh:
Broad.
The questioner:
Yes.
The Shaykh:
What do you mean by "broad"? Do you mean she has abundant knowledge, or that she is broad in her adherence to the religion? If you mean she has abundant knowledge, that is good; benefit from her. But if she is broad in her character, that is not correct. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
شرح عمدة الأحكام، باب ما نهي عنه من البيوع — islamhouse.com (1:12:36)
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