Is it wrong to lawfully desire a lady from a certain culture or race according to Sha'ria?

· 22 Safar 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 2936English
Marriage & DivorceMarriage (Nikah)

Question

I am a male and I have a liking of extreme nature to ladies of oriental features (Mostly Japanese) it could be because while at univeristy i was attracted to a Japanese girl i am probably still looking for her face in other faces..however this obsession or Preference of oriental girls still exists. I know the criteria of choosing a wife in islam however knowing myself i know that i have to marry an oriental lady. Had i marry someone from Pakistan my desire will not make the marriage work for long. Help needed. Is it wrong to desire a lady from a certain culture or race according to Sh'ria??

Answer

It is permissible for a Muslim male to choose a Muslim female as a wife from any culture or race.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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