THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Al-Khamis, 5th day of Rabi-ul Aakhir. (Thursday, 11th of November 2021). HOW DO YOU CHOOSE YOUR FUTURE SPOUSE?. BismilLah.

Sadly in modern days, ISLAMIC GUIDELINES pertaining to proper conduct between men and women are not always respected in meeting places.

It is not uncommon to see or hear about potential candidates meeting in private, brothers and sisters “scoping the territory” for a spouse that looks good at Muslim events like conferences or lectures, or starting up a flirtatious conversation with someone they are interested in. None of these things fall within the guidelines of Islam. Such actions are the beginning to the downfall of the Marriage which has not been done.

Below are some Islamic principles, both general and specific, to consider if you will be meeting or seeking a potential spouse for yourself or someone at any place.

1. Ask yourself: Why am I getting married. This is a good question to ask even if you are meeting the person to make a final decision because it will be a reminder about the real purpose of marriage from an Islamic perspective. Marriage is part of faith and it is part of the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him.

As well, “my intention should be I am looking for someone with whom I will build a family. You are looking for someone who will aid you to Jannat. Marriage is a commitment and relationship that starts in this Dunya (world) and will continue Insha ALLAH in Paradise together. You are looking for someone who can be a good dad or good mum to your future kids because, our main focus for kids must be to prepare them to be become sadaqatul Jaariya for us after our death as such you need good partner to aid you prepare for such children if ALLAH bless you with some. To be continued in Shaa ALLAH. May ALLAH keep guiding us all and protect us from any satanic influences. Aameen.