Does the feeling of unease and unacceptance towards one's fiancée—despite her religiosity and good character—change after marriage, or is it better to end the engagement now? And if one wishes to end the marriage without hurting her feelings, while being unable to pay half of the dowry in full, is it permissible to abandon her so that she requests the separation, or to inform her of the unwillingness to complete the marriage while requesting a reduction in what is due?

One must strive for and hold onto a righteous wife who possesses faith and good character, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "A woman is married for four things: for her wealth, for her lineage, for her beauty, and for her religion. So, succeed with the one who is religious, and may your hands be soiled (with prosperity)." She brings happiness in this world and the hereafter and is a cause for richness and ample provision. Allah Almighty says: "And marry the unmarried among you and the righteous among your male slaves and female slaves. If they should be poor, Allah will enrich them from His bounty, and Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing."

If a man dislikes his wife, the advice is to proceed with the marriage, for there may be good in what he dislikes. Allah Almighty says: "And perhaps you dislike a thing and it is good for you." However, if he insists on separation, it is forbidden for him to abandon or harass her to make her seek divorce. He must give her half of the agreed-upon dowry, unless she willingly forfeits her right.