| Marriage is a union of souls in the deepest sense. Allah | | | | is attracted by a sound Muslim personality and he |
| joins these two souls together so that they may enjoy | | | | takes his time in choosing a partner for life. Looking for |
| tranquility and stability in a marital home filled with | | | | a partner who has the right Islamic characteristics |
| sincere love and compassionate mercy. In Islam, the | | | | which will make for a stable and happy married life. |
| righteous woman is viewed as one of the joys of this | | | | Therefore he is not interested in the superficial physical |
| life and a great blessing to a man for he comes home | | | | beauty, grace and elegance that are the sole concern |
| to her and relaxes after facing the struggles of life and | | | | of empty headed youngsters. While he does not |
| finds with her incomparable peace, comfort and | | | | ignore physical looks, he also looks for strong religious |
| pleasure. The world is just a temporary conveniences | | | | belief and practice, intelligence and good behaviour. |
| and the best comfort in this world is a righteous | | | | As we are advised to look for a religious wife, this |
| woman. Islam regards marriage very highly and views | | | | doesn't mean that he should ignore his preferences |
| femininity as something to be valued and cherished. | | | | regarding physical beauty. It is advisable that seeing a |
| On the basis of this view of marriage and of women, | | | | woman before finalizing the marriage so that a Muslim |
| the Muslim is not attracted by the empty headed | | | | will not find himself trapped in a marriage with a |
| attitude displayed by some girls nowadays. Rather, he | | | | woman he finds unattractive. |