What is the ruling of the Sharia on society's view of women as "men's possessions," and linking a husband's happiness to his wife's pleasing him in appearance, especially in light of the spread of "tabarruj" (immodest display) to fulfill the suitor's desires under the pretext of "if he looks at her, he is pleased"? Is there any contradiction between this and the true teachings of Islam, which do not address a woman's weight and appearance in this manner?

The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, did not specify particular criteria for a woman's beauty for marriage. Rather, he stated that the best treasure a person can possess is "a righteous woman: if he looks at her, she pleases him; if he commands her, she obeys him; and if he is absent from her, she guards his honor and his property." His saying "she pleases him" means that her beauty brings joy to the husband, and this varies from person to person. The hadith encompasses both outward beauty and inner beauty; a righteous woman obeys her husband in matters of Islamic law and custom, and guards his honor, wealth, and children in his absence. Islam has not wronged women; rather, it has ordained equal rights and duties for both parties. Allah the Almighty says: "And due to them [the wives] is similar to what is expected of them, according to what is reasonable." Delay in marriage should not lead one to seek what is impermissible, for what Allah has decreed will come to pass, and what is with Allah is attained only through obedience to Him. We advise fearing Allah, increasing in seeking forgiveness, and befriending righteous women.