Ruling on women advertising their desire to marry in newspapers

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Fatwas > Miscellaneous Fatwas (Rabi` Al-Thany) > Ruling on women advertising their desire to marry in newspapers The first question of Fatwa no. 17930 Q 1: What is the ruling on women advertising in newspapers and magazines their descriptions seeking marriage? A: A woman advertising her desire to marry in newspapers and magazines and listing her descriptions conflicts with chastity, modesty and decency. It is not a Muslim custom at all. Thus, it is obligatory to refrain from doing it. Furthermore, it conflicts with the responsibility of her Waliy (a legally accountable person acting for a woman seeking marriage) through whose approval she may be given in marriage. (Part No. 18; Page No. 41) May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family and Companions! Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta' Member Member Member Member Chairman Bakr Abu Zayd `Abdul-`Aziz Al Al-Shaykh Salih Al-Fawzan `Abdullah ibn Ghudayyan `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz Source: Fatwas of the Permanent Committee