Choosing a spouse should be based on faith, piety, and love and compassion.
Choosing a spouse is one of the most crucial decisions in one's life. The Holy Quran provides many insights regarding selecting a suitable partner. First and foremost, it is essential to consider faith and piety as vital characteristics of an ideal spouse. In Surah An-Nur, verse 26, Allah states, 'The bad women are for the bad men, and the bad men are for the bad women...' This verse highlights that those who are righteous and virtuous do not accept wrongdoings, and thus they choose partners who embody faith and piety. Furthermore, in Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 35, the Quran emphasizes the significance of piety in a shared life. Hence, if you are looking for a spouse who adheres to moral and religious principles in a joint life, you must first commit to these principles yourself. Additionally, another verse to consider is from Surah Ar-Rum, verse 21, which emphasizes the necessity of love and compassion in a marital relationship. Thus, the choice of a spouse should be based on faith, ethics, and emotional connections.
Bad women are for bad men, and bad men are for bad women...
Indeed, the Muslim men and women, the believers and the believing women...
And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves spouses that you may find tranquility in them...
One day, Sepehr, a young man, decided to choose a spouse. He listened to his mother's advice, who always said that choosing a spouse should not be based solely on beauty. Sepehr, by referring to the verses of the Quran and studying the lifestyles of believers, realized that the best partner is one who possesses both faith and good morals. After some time, Sepehr met a girl who was suitable for him in every way, and they began their married life.