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Is it permissible to marry a young man who works for an American company that owns American restaurants, knowing that he believes it is permissible to deal with disbelievers and cites the action of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, as proof, and is his evidence sound?

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We advise approving the marriage to the aforementioned young man due to his uprightness, his memorization of the Book of Allah, and his eagerness to avoid forbidden things, in accordance with the saying of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him: "If someone whose religion and character you approve comes to you seeking marriage, then marry him." Istikhara prayer is recommended. There is no objection to working at the mentioned company as long as the nature of the young man's work is not related to anything forbidden. However, if another permissible job is available, it would be preferable. Covering the face is obligatory according to the preponderant opinion, and it becomes more affirmed if the husband requests it, as a woman must obey her husband in what is good and permissible.

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