On the verse: "There is no blame on you in hinting at a proposal to women"

Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: To convey a proposal of marriage, a man may say to a woman: "I have an inclination towards you, and I want a woman who has such and such qualities." He may express it to her through words.

Mujahid said concerning the verse of the Qur'an: "There is no blame upon you in what you hint of a proposal of marriage to women" [al-Baqarah: 235]: He may say: "You are beautiful, you are beneficial, and you are headed for good." And it is disliked that he should say: "Do not deprive me of yourself; I am very eager for you."

Ibrahim did not see any harm in using all of these expressions for a proposal of marriage.

Al-Hasan disliked that a man should say: "When your waiting period (iddah) is over, I will marry you." Apart from that, he may say whatever he wishes.

Al-Hasan said: He may say: "I like you, I have an inclination towards you, so do not deprive me of yourself."

Mujahid said: He may say: "You are beautiful, you are sought after, and you are headed for good."

Al-Qasim said: If a woman's husband dies and a man wishes to send her a proposal of marriage, he may say: "I like you, I have an inclination towards you, I desire you," and he may say other words like these.

Abidah said concerning the verse of the Qur'an: "There is no blame upon you in what you hint of a proposal of marriage to women": He should mention it to the woman's guardian and should not speak to the woman.

Abu Salamah said: the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to Sayyidah Fatimah bint Qays (may Allah be pleased with her): "Move to the house of Umm Sharik, and do not deprive us of yourself."

Sa'id bin Jubayr said concerning the verse of the Qur'an: "except that you speak an honourable word": He should say: "I have an inclination towards you, and I hope that Allah Almighty will bring you and me together."

Amir said: He may say: "You are beautiful, you are sought after, and if Allah decrees it, the bond will come about."

Hammad said: There is no harm in giving a gift while hinting at a proposal of marriage.

Abu Salamah said: the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to Sayyidah Fatimah bint Qays (may Allah be pleased with her): "Do not deprive us of yourself."

Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said concerning the verse of the Qur'an: "There is no blame upon you in what you hint of a proposal of marriage to women": While proposing, a man should say: "I want to marry," and in the proposal he should not specify that particular woman.

Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said concerning the verse of the Qur'an: "There is no blame upon you in what you hint of a proposal of marriage to women": He should say: "I have an inclination towards you, and I wish to marry you." Thus, without making any contract or pledge, he lets her know that he wants to marry her.

Al-Qasim said concerning the verse of the Qur'an: "There is no blame upon you in what you hint of a proposal of marriage to women": During the waiting period (iddah) he may say to the woman: "I like you and I have an inclination towards you," and words like these.

Amir said concerning the verse of the Qur'an: "There is no blame upon you in what you hint of a proposal of marriage to women": He should say: "You are beautiful, you are sought after, and if Allah decrees it, this bond will come about."

Mujahid said concerning the verse of the Qur'an: "There is no blame upon you in what you hint of a proposal of marriage to women": A man may say to a woman: "You are beautiful, you are sought after, and you are headed for good." And let the mention of the proposal remain in his heart; he should not disclose it to the woman. All of this is lawful and proper.

Abu al-Duha said concerning the verse of the Qur'an: "except that you speak an honourable word": He may say to the woman: "I desire you."