Did the Shafi'is dislike a man marrying an extremely beautiful woman? And to what extent is this statement sound and preponderant? And what is the meaning of dislike here?
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Some Shafi’is held the view that it is disliked to marry a woman of extreme beauty, fearing that she might become arrogant due to her beauty, or that eyes might be cast upon her, or that people might be tempted by her. However, this dislike does not apply to those who do not fear such outcomes. Beauty is desirable both Islamically and naturally; for this reason, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, commanded looking at the woman one intends to marry.
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