Foreword

There are four reasons for a man to marry a woman: her wealth; her lineage; her beauty; her faith. Woe betide you! Only enter into marriage with one who has faith. HADITH OF AL-BUKHARI AND MUSLIM ON THE AUTHORITY OF ABU HURAYRAH. 99 The best gift from a father to his child is education and upbringing. HADITH OF AT-TIRMIDHI ON THE AUTHORITY OF SA’ID IBN AL-’AS.