Is it permissible to make Dua to marry a spouse from a different race or ethnicity on account of admiring their culture and finding them generally more attractive?
Is it permissible to make Dua to marry a spouse from a different race or ethnicity on account of admiring their culture and finding them generally more attractive?
Seyed Ali Shobayri, Seyed Ali Shobayri is of mixed Iranian and Scottish descent who found the path of the Ahlul Bayt (a) by his own research. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies from Middlesex University through the... Answer updated 5 years ago
Bismillah,
Asalamu Alaykom,
The main things one should consider in looking for a spouse is religiosity and good manners. However there is no problem in preferring a specific type or also marrying someone if you like their culture.
Let's say for example that a woman wanted a Persian looking husband and liked Persian culture; this preference wouldn't be an issue as long as she pursued this in a halal manner.
So you may make dua for a religious spouse who fits your personal preferences.
May Allah grant you success
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