Is the marriage proposal sermon recommended or obligatory?
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Question:
Is the marriage proposal sermon obligatory?
Answer:
It is recommended. The well-known view among scholars is that it is recommended. For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) married the one who offered herself in marriage and did not make a proposal.
Q: It is possible that the context implies that the proposal comes before the contract?
The Shaykh: No, that is not apparent. The apparent meaning is that the husband may captivate people, and the suitor may captivate the guardian with his words; so one should be cautious and careful.
As for the sermon of admonition, its matter is simple. It takes place after the proposal is completed and after agreement is reached, and it is not obligatory.
Is the marriage proposal sermon obligatory?
Answer:
It is recommended. The well-known view among scholars is that it is recommended. For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) married the one who offered herself in marriage and did not make a proposal.
Q: It is possible that the context implies that the proposal comes before the contract?
The Shaykh: No, that is not apparent. The apparent meaning is that the husband may captivate people, and the suitor may captivate the guardian with his words; so one should be cautious and careful.
As for the sermon of admonition, its matter is simple. It takes place after the proposal is completed and after agreement is reached, and it is not obligatory.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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