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Should family reputation determine whom a person marries?

Family reputation can be considered when assessing character and background, but social prestige alone should not determine a marriage.

What Islam teaches

Islam places importance on religion, character and justice rather than arrogance based on status or lineage.

What you can consider

Investigate actual character and family circumstances rather than relying on community gossip or social ranking.

Qur'an 49:13; Qur'an 24:4.

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