Marriage Proposal by the one her Friend Likes

Date Posted: 30-06-2004

<QUESTION>

I find my self in need of moral advice, if a friend is upset over a proposal given to another friend by the man she likes, what is the proposed girl to do, should she reject him only because of her friend.

<ANSWER>

In the name of Allah, Most Compassionate, Most Merciful,

No, rejecting simply because one’s friend likes the suitor is not necessary. One may do a favour to one’s friend by letting the man know about the feelings of one’s friend, so that he may consider her. If they do not come to an agreement, then one......click on link to read the rest