Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 18340 — Those who liked to choose carefully

Abdullah bin Khirash (may Allah have mercy on him) said: I saw Sayyiduna Abu Dharr al-Ghifari (may Allah be pleased with him) at al-Rabadhah. His wife was dark-skinned, or he said that she was worn out from hunger and weakness. He was in a black shelter of his. It was said to him: "O Abu Dharr! It would have been better if you had married a woman better than this one!" He said: "By Allah, marrying a woman who lowers my name and standing is dearer to me than marrying a woman who raises my name and status."