A woman should be married for her
“A woman is married for four things: her wealth, her family status, her beauty and her religion. So you should marry the religious woman (otherwise) you will be losers. (Bukhari)
A man should be married for his
- Religious background
If a man is negligent of his duties towards Allah, is he going to perform his duties towards his wife?
The Prophet ﷺ said: “Between disbelief and faith is abandoning the Salat.” (Tirmidhi)
- Moral conduct
“The dearest and the closest of you to me on the Day of Resurrection will be those who are the best in behaviour.” (Tirmidhi) - Piety
“Marry her to the pious one, because if he loves her he will treat her well, and if he dislikes her he will not treat her unfairly.” (Al-Hasan al-Basri) - Righteous and trustworthy
‘If you find a righteous husband then marry him.” (Ibn Majah)
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