Should a girl be patient and refrain from marriage until a committed man proposes to her, or should she agree to marry a man who prays but commits some sins?
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The criterion for choosing a spouse should be character and religious commitment, not outward appearances, for righteousness is faith and piety. There is no harm in searching for a suitable husband or appointing a guardian to do so on your behalf. One should not procrastinate or excessively delay marriage, as this can lead to regret and missed opportunities. If a suitor who is competent in his religious commitment and character proposes, he should not be rejected in anticipation of someone better. Do not let studies be an obstacle to marriage, for the duties of the home and children are more important, and knowledge can be acquired through other means.
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