Such women are raised in a family void of monotheism...

Such women are raised in a family void of monotheism, morality, piety, worship and belief in God’s unity. They bring nothing for their husbands but sedition, corruption and destruction. An important tradition from Imam Baqir (a.s) has been quoted as: “The Prophet (s.a.w.a) passed by some women. He suddenly stopped and addressed them, and said: I have not seen any group of people lacking wisdom and religion like you, and stealing the wisdom of the wise.

I have seen that your torture is greater than that of all the dwellers of Hell. I strongly recommend that you try to get closer to God, by perfecting your faith and acquiring knowledge, and good deeds.” (1) Imam Sadiq (a.s) said: “The strongest enemy of a believing man is his bad wife.” (2) In another tradition it has been stated: “There are six things which are essential causes of committing sins and rebelling against God: love of this world; love of power; excessive sleeping; love for women; love for eating and being lazy.” (3) Thus it is best that you confine yourself to abide by the conditions stated by Islam in choosing a spouse.

I shall express all these conditions based on traditions. Try not to choose a spouse based on her beauty, love or wealth. The Prophet (s.a.w.a) said: “Do not choose a wife for her wealth or beauty. Her wealth will cause her rebellion, and her beauty will cause her corruption.

You must consider her faith and religiousness for marriage.” (4) The Prophet (s.a.w.a) has been quoted as saying: “If there is a bad omen in anything, that is a woman.” (5) In fact, if a woman is deprived of knowledge, faith, morality, good temper, dignity and nobility, then she is bad and will ruin her husband’s life.

The Prophet (Pbuh&hp) also said: “A bad woman is the worst thing.” (6) An Amazing Story It has been written in the commentary by Abul-Futuh-i-Razi: There was a young fellow who would recite the call to prayer from the top of the special place in the mosque. One night, he looked at the houses surrounding the mosque when he was reciting the call to prayer. This kind of looking has been prohibited by Islam to safeguard man from sedition and for his own sake.

Suddenly he saw a good-looking young girl and fell in love with her. After saying the call to prayer, he went and knocked at her door. The house owner opened the door. The young man told him that he had come and was ready to marry their daughter.