Speaking when going to see a girl for marriage
Question
Is it permissible to speak to the girl and for her to speak to me when seeing her for the first time to make nikah?
Answer
It is permissible to see the girl, however there is no need to speak.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
عن جابر بن عبد الله قال قال رسول الله - صلى الله عليه وسلم- إذا خطب أحدكم المرأة فإن استطاع أن ينظر إلى ما يدعوه إلى نكاحها فليفعل (أبو داود #2085)
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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