Was the marriage of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, to Juwayriyah bint Al-Harith due to her beauty, and does this contradict his great character mentioned in the verse: "And indeed, you are of a great moral character," knowing that this marriage led to the release of her tribe's captives and their conversion to Islam?
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The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, married Juwayriyah bint al-Harith after her manumission contract was abrogated. The does not state that the reason for his marriage to her was her beauty. Nevertheless, there is no harm in a man being attracted to a woman's beauty. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, loved beauty, and this does not contradict the perfection of his character. His marriage to her was a goodness and blessing for her and for her people.
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