Is it permissible to break the nikah before rukhsati

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Is it ok to break the nikah before rukhsati on the basis that I don't feel that my wifr is very beautiful

for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai · Accepted Answer

Nikah is a sacred bond. Among many virtues of Nikah, one is that Nikah is a means of an extended family. In view of major implications of a Nikah, the consequences of a divorce are equally grave.

Therefore, Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'The most detestable thing in the sight of Allah is Talaaq.' Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) also said that the Shaytaan is most pleased when there is a separation between the husband and wife.

When one searches for a marriage partner, his purpose ought to be to choose a life partner, to share with one another everything in life, happiness, grief, etc. Compatibility as well as suitability between the husband and wife is of paramount importance. It is for that reason, Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) advised that the boy and girl see one another before marriage. If there is no compatibility between the spouses, for whatever reason, it is irresponsible to proceed with the Nikah and subsequently break it. That attitude may have a permanent and devastating effect on the girl. It also leads to having a bad impression about the girl. Not being 'beautiful' is a weak basis for breaking a marriage. That should have been ascertained before marriage. Furthermore, what is the limit of being 'beautiful'? It is irresponsible for a person to marry and thereafter simply divorce her because she is not 'beautiful'.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

for: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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