Domestic Issues and Their Solutions — Page 254
254 continuation of pious progeny. In this regard , when enjoining men about the qualities they should look for and give preference to in a match , the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) said a woman’s piety should be given preference. In a Hadith, Hazrat Abdullah bin Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) said that this world is a provision and the best entity of benefi t in the world is a pious woman. (Sunan ibn e Maja, Kitabul Nikah, No. 1855) That is, a pious woman is the best among the provisions needed to spend life in this world. Likewise, another Hadith relates that Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him ) narrates that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) said, ‘a woman may be married for four reasons: for her property, her status, her beauty and her religion, but you should give preference to a religious woman. May God bless you and enable you to get a religious woman. ’ ( Bukhari , Kitabul Nikah, No. 5090) Thus, if our men also abide by righteousness and keep these qualities in view, every girl will follow virtuous ways more than ever. With the grace of Allah the Exalted our girls, our young women generally follow virtuous ways. However, those who are influenced by society should also enhance their