Can i say 'i love you' to my future spouse? We are going to get engaged this year.

· 19 Rajab 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 6568English
Character & Morals

Question

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Can i say 'i love you' to my future spouse? We are going to get engaged this year.

Answer

It is not permissible to have any premarital contact with one?s future spouse. That includes any form of expression of love. We also wish to point out that the concept of engagement has no basis in Shari?ah.

In Islam, marriage is a simple matter without much expenses. We advise you bring up the courage and discuss this with responsible persons and articulate the Sunnah method of marriage. That will invoke the blessings of Allah as opposed to incurring the wrath of Allah in indulging in anything un-Islamic.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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