An irrational decision for a mountain climber may cost him his life; an unwise choice of a marriage mate can likewise be disastrous. What wise counsel has been provided about seeking a mate?
يَنْبَغِي أَنْ تَتَأَمَّلَ ٱلْمَرْأَةُ جِدِّيًّا فِي مَا تَعْنِيهِ صَيْرُورَتُهَا تَحْتَ شَرِيعَةِ ٱلرَّجُلِ ٱلَّذِي يَطْلُبُ يَدَهَا .‏