What Questions Should Be Asked From A Potential Suitor For Marriage?

The greatest criterion in choosing a husband is religion and good character. After that, consideration should be given to his ability to bear responsibility, trustworthiness, good treatment, ability to provide financial support, compatibility between the spouses, and psychological and physical acceptance. The Prophet ﷺ said: “If there comes to you one whose religion and character you are pleased with, then marry him.” It is not sufficient for the suitor merely to say about himself, “I am religiously committed and have good character.” Rather, inquiries should be made about him, and trustworthy people who know him should be asked. Ibn Baz رحمه الله said: “The prudent course is to make thorough inquiries about his conduct, his deeds, and his companions, so that you are upon clear knowledge.”