I have feelings for someone who has brought me closer to Allah and the Ahlulbayt. He has been meeting my parents' requirements for three years by moving abroad and securing a job, yet they disapprove because he is not wealthy. What should I do?

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I have feelings for someone who has brought me closer to Allah and the Ahlulbayt. He has been meeting my parents' requirements for three years by moving abroad and securing a job, yet they disapprove because he is not wealthy. What should I do?


Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answer updated 1 year ago

You can try to convince them that wealth is not a valid condition for happy marriage. Marriage conditions are good faith religion and good manners. It might take you time to convince your parents mainly your father, but you have to try your best.

You can also request good persons who are respected by your parents to try to talk to your parents to convince them.

Wassalam.