Should one refrain from proposing to a girl due to her brother's past behavior (drinking alcohol and then quitting), or does this not affect the decision to propose?
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If the girl is of good character and religious, then you should seek her, for the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "...So win the one who is religious, you will prosper." Her brother's drinking of alcohol should not prevent you from her, because a person is not held accountable for the sin of another, as Allah Almighty said: "And no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another." Especially if he has quit and repented, for Allah accepts repentance from His servants.
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