The Harms of Presumptive Good Opinion Towards a Fasiq in Selecting Him as a Spouse

Abstract

The aim of this study is to examine the harms that arise from presuming good opinion towards individuals of immorality (fasiq) when selecting them as spouses. This research analyzes and investigates the presumption of good opinion towards fasiq in the context of marriage, enumerates the consequences of marrying a fasiq, and elucidates the necessity of refraining from oversimplification in this regard to prevent potential harms. In this article, a library method is employed, utilizing Islamic teachings, especially the Quran and Hadith, for analysis and discussion. Individuals of immorality typically have less commitment to their spouses and may easily betray their obligations. Lack of loyalty to agreements and covenants, unrepentance, moral corruption, severing of kinship ties, misleading companions, harming individuals and the faith-based community, and mocking religious beliefs are among the characteristics of fasiqs that may inflict serious damage to marital life. Marrying a fasiq results in adverse outcomes such as infidelity, temptation to sin, weakening of faith, improper upbringing of children, etc., each of which can lead to the dissolution of the family nucleus and even divorce. Presumption of good opinion and trust without investigation in important matters like selecting a spouse is erroneous. If this presumption is towards a fasiq, it is significantly more dangerous and highly reprehensible. Considering the negative traits of a fasiq, they will not be a suitable and reliable companion. Ultimately, this article concludes that a fasiq fundamentally does not possess sufficient merit for presumption of good opinion and trust, and one should not take their promises at face value in the important matter of marriage.