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Is a woman's dissatisfaction with her level of beauty or physical build considered a legitimate Shar'i excuse for refusing to marry her?

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It is permissible for a man to refuse to marry a woman who is not beautiful, because combining beauty and religiosity is preferable. However, if beauty conflicts with religiosity, then religiosity is prioritized. If they are equal, then the beautiful woman is preferable.

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