What is prescribed to be shown of the proposed bride to the suitor?
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Question:
Is it permissible for a woman to appear before a man who wishes to propose to her in her full adornment, or is she required to appear with only her face and hands visible?
Answer:
Yes, yes. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded looking at her and encouraged looking at the proposed bride. If she appears in her adornment, that is closer to success. It is good for her to appear in nice clothes, and there is no harm in him seeing her hair, face, hands, forearms, and legs. All of this is permissible because it encourages marriage. However, he must not be alone with her; she should be at a distance, or in the presence of her father, brother, or mother. He must not be alone with her.
Is it permissible for a woman to appear before a man who wishes to propose to her in her full adornment, or is she required to appear with only her face and hands visible?
Answer:
Yes, yes. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded looking at her and encouraged looking at the proposed bride. If she appears in her adornment, that is closer to success. It is good for her to appear in nice clothes, and there is no harm in him seeing her hair, face, hands, forearms, and legs. All of this is permissible because it encourages marriage. However, he must not be alone with her; she should be at a distance, or in the presence of her father, brother, or mother. He must not be alone with her.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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