Waliuddin Abu Abdullah Mahmud Tabrizi, Selections from Muḥammadan Traditions…
“ THE BOOK OF MARRIAGE It is related from Abú Hurairah that, 'The Apostle of God said, "A woman may be married for four reasons: for her wealth, for her noble lineage, for her beauty, and for her religion; therefore obtain one with religion, otherwise may your hands be covered with dirt."'—Muslim, Al Bukhárí. It is related from ʿAbduʾlláh bin ʿOmar that, 'The Apostle of God said, "The whole world is valuable; but the most valuable thing in the world is a good woman."'—Muslim. ”
