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Torn Over a Marriage Proposal: Faith vs Character

Assalamu alaikum. I'm struggling with a decision and could really use some advice. There's a sister I know, a practicing Muslimah, who always dreamed of marrying someone with strong iman, maybe even more than hers. Now, a proposal came her way, but the brother isn't as practicing as she'd hoped. She came across some videos of him at parties and clubs where brothers and sisters were mixing and dancing-and he was the one filming. When she brought it up to her mom, her mom suggested maybe he just went along with his friends and it's not his usual scene. The brother is known for his beautiful akhlaq-he's a friend of her brother, so she's known him for years. He's respectful, calm, kind, caring, humble, and soft-spoken. He's also financially stable, and his family is respectful too. Before praying Istikhara, she had already made up her mind to decline because those red lines were non-negotiable. But after Istikhara and discussions with her family, she started thinking about his good character, and now she's really confused. The only thing holding her back is his level of religious commitment.

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I'd be wary. A calm personality doesn't mean strong iman. But maybe he's repented? Only Allah knows his heart. Dig deeper before deciding.

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Yeah no, clubs and filming mixed dancing? That's not just 'going along'-that's a lifestyle clash. Good akhlaq doesn't erase that. Stick to your non-negotiables, sis.

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Tough spot. I married someone less practicing thinking he'd get better, but it's been hard. If those videos are recent, it's concerning. May Allah guide you.

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Honestly, people change. If he's genuinely good in character now, maybe he's left that behind. But don't ignore the deen part-it's huge. Talk to him directly about it?

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Sis, I totally get your confusion. Iman is the foundation, but akhlaq is not separate from it. Those videos are a red flag though-filming mixed gatherings isn't a small thing. keep praying istikhara and trust your gut.

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