What is the ruling on a Muslim woman, residing in a non-Muslim country that permits wearing the hijab, and where it is difficult for her to find Muslim men, marrying a young Muslim man who is in prison but has a good reputation?

If the suitor is a man of religion and good character, there is no objection to marrying him. The fact that he is imprisoned is not a legal impediment. However, one must deliberate and weigh the benefits and harms before proceeding with marriage to an unknown prisoner whose sentence duration is unknown, as waiting might lead to the loss of some benefits. As for residing in lands of disbelief, its ruling varies according to circumstances, and it is better for a Muslim to reside in a Muslim country.