Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 8
8 1 Family Relationships MARRIAGE Marry such women as seem good to you. (4: 4). * * * The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said: 1. Wedlock is my way. He who turns away from my way is not of me. 2. When a man whose faith and morals you find pleasing makes a proposal pf marriage, accept it. If you do not act thus there would be widespread mischief and d�sorder. 3. Give women in marriage to men they approve of. 4. The most blessed woman is one whose wedding does not involve top much expense. 5. Do not fix women's dowers too high. 6. Three things should not be deferred: Prayer service when its prescribed hour arrives, funeral when it is ready, re-marriage of a widow when a suitable match is available. 7. A marriage should be widely proclaimed. 8. A wedding feast pn the day after the marriage is most fitting. on the second day it is good, on the third day it is pretentiousness and display. 9. The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said to Abu Hurairah: Men seek a woman's hand for four things-her wealth, her family, her beauty, her piety. But you should put her piety first. 10. Mughirah son of Sba'bah sought a woman's hand in marriage. The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said to him: Arrange to see her first, this will help to establish accord between you.