Should a girl accept marriage to her cousin, despite his piety, good character, comfortable financial situation, and intense love for her, given her feeling of not loving him, her observations regarding his financial and social status and appearance, her concern about estrangement and the implications of marriage on her financial, intellectual, and social standing, and her fear of regretting either rejection or acceptance?
Our advice is for you to accept the suitor and not hesitate due to fears. Beware of illusions that suggest a happy marriage is achieved through a pre-marital relationship. A happy marriage is built upon sound choice and the adherence of both spouses to Islamic law and noble character. If you seek Allah's guidance (Istikhara) and entrust your affair to Him, He will choose for you what is best.
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