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What is the wisdom behind prioritizing wealth over lineage, beauty, and religious commitment in the Hadith: "A woman is married for four reasons: for her wealth, for her lineage, for her beauty, and for her religious commitment"? And is it permissible to prioritize religious commitment, beauty, and lineage over wealth when choosing a wife?

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The indicates that people choose a woman for four qualities: her wealth, her lineage, her beauty, and her religiosity. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, urged marrying the religious woman, as she is the most worthy and deserving of preference. If religiosity is combined with wealth, lineage, and beauty, that is even better. The mention of wealth at the beginning of the qualities does not mean it is the most important; rather, it is merely a listing of attributes. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, then clarified which is most important by saying: "Choose the religious woman, and may your hands be soiled [i.e., may you prosper]." So, whoever prefers religiosity when choosing their life partner has made the correct choice.

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