What is the best way to propose marriage?

Published as Proposing for marriage

· 26 Rabiʻ I 1438 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What is the best way to propose marriage? I am afraid I might get rejected, so I want to approach with confidence and calmness.

Answer

Don't be afraid. Everybody goes through this. May Allah Ta`ala help you.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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