Q
What considerations should be taken into account when discussing marriage proposals in Islam?
A
that while the Prophet (ﷺ) was with her, there was an effeminate man in the house. The effeminate man
said to Um Salama’s brother, `Abdullah bin Abi Umaiyya, “If Allah should make you conquer Ta’if
tomorrow, I recommend that you take the daughter of Ghailan (in marriage) for (she is so fat) that she
shows four folds of flesh when facing you and eight when she turns her back.” Thereupon the Prophet (ﷺ)
said (to us), “This (effeminate man) should not enter upon you (anymore).
said to Um Salama’s brother, `Abdullah bin Abi Umaiyya, “If Allah should make you conquer Ta’if
tomorrow, I recommend that you take the daughter of Ghailan (in marriage) for (she is so fat) that she
shows four folds of flesh when facing you and eight when she turns her back.” Thereupon the Prophet (ﷺ)
said (to us), “This (effeminate man) should not enter upon you (anymore).
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 5235, Book 67, Hadith 168
Sahih al-Bukhari 5235, Book 67, Hadith 168
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