If it is not permissible to talk to or look at other muslim girls, how are we supposed to choose a girl, of our liking, for marriage?

· 23 Shawwal 1429 AH1 min readFatwa 17225English

Question

If it is not permissible to talk to or look at other muslim girls, how are we supposed to choose a girl, of our liking, for marriage?

Answer

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatoh

It is encouraged to look at a girl for purposes of marriage. It is not permissible to talk to a girl.

And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Wassalam

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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