Musnad Humaydi

Benefit:
This hadith proves that when a man has firmly resolved to propose to a woman, and the family is agreeable to this match, then the man may look at the woman once before the engagement. It is regrettable that shamelessness has reached its extreme.

The world, in and of itself, is not the objective, nor is it everlasting; rather, it is for temporary benefit. The best thing in this world is a righteous woman, because a husband’s relationship with his wife is constant. If she is good, then his entire worldly life will pass in peace and tranquility. But if the woman is not good, there will be constant conflict, an atmosphere of distress will prevail, and life will become miserable. A‘adhana Allah minha (May Allah protect us from it).

Hadith Commentary: Benefits and Issues: In the light of various ahadith, Allamah Taqi Usmani has mentioned the following desired qualities in a woman: ➊ She should be religious. ➋ She should be of noble lineage. ➌ She should be a virgin. ➍ She should be loving and fertile (one who bears children). ➎ She should possess skill in household management. ➏ She should be obedient and compliant to her husband. ➐ She should be chaste. ➑ She should be endowed with beauty and good appearance. ➒ She should be very modest (possess a strong sense of honor). ➓ She should have a simple temperament and not be fond of affectation, so that marrying her does not entail hardship or difficulty. For the ahadith, see (Takmila, vol. 1, pp. 120–121).

Benefits and Issues:

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It is permissible to benefit from worldly things in a lawful (halal) manner.
Renouncing the world is not permissible.

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Worldly things should be used in such a way that benefit is attained in the Hereafter.
A righteous woman is a great blessing because she proves to be a good advisor in worldly matters, a good life partner, and she also assists her husband in matters of the Hereafter.
In this way, both attain high ranks.
A righteous man is likewise such a blessing for a woman.