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Is it permissible for a man to look at the woman to whom he wants to propose marriage without her guardian being present and without her knowledge?
It is permissible for a man to look at the woman to whom he has decided to propose marriage, even if it is without her permission, and it is not stipulated that her guardian or one of her mahrams should be present, on condition that he is not alone with her, there is no risk of temptation, he looks at her without desire, he only looks at what usually appears of her, he thinks it most likely that his proposal will be accepted, and his intention is only to look to the extent that is permitted according to Islamic teachings which will help him to take the decision to go ahead and propose.SaveIs he obliged to tell his fiancée before marriage that he has an under-active thyroid?
Hypothyroidism (under-active thyroid) has many symptoms, including: weight gain, extreme hair loss, infertility, muscle and joint pain, and so on. If you have these symptoms, or it is expected that they will appear soon, then you must disclose this illness.SaveIs it permissible to reject a suitor because of health problems, even though he is pleasing in terms of religious commitment and character?
SaveEngagement in Islam
Engagement in Islam means that a man asks to marry a woman and is accepted. The view of the scholars is that engagement is prescribed for one who wants to get married. Prophet Muhammad encouraged the one who wants to get engaged to look at the woman to whom he wishes to propose. What some Muslims do, announcing the engagement, having a party to celebrate and exchanging gifts, all comes under the heading of customs which are permissible in principle.SaveCan You Kiss Your Fiancé in Islam?
A man and his fiancée are not married; rather she is still a non-Mahram to him until the marriage contract is completed. So, it is not permissible for him to be alone with her, travel with her, touch her, or kiss her.SaveRuling on asking a suitor about the amount of his monthly salary
SaveMarrying relatives and the hadith “Choose strangers for marriage”
SaveRuling on seeing the woman one wants to propose to more than once, and sitting with her
SaveHe is over fifty years old, and he wants to propose to a woman. Is it regarded as deceit if he dyes his beard a colour other than black?
SaveHelping the suitor to see a picture of the woman to whom he wants to propose
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