The Question of Compatibility or Kufu'

1. The Sharî‘ah has taken great precautions in ensuring that nikâh with an incompatible person or a person of a lower social standing does not take place. In other words, do not perform the nikâh of a girl with a man who is not equal to her in status or who is of no match to her.

2. Compatibility or equality is considered in several factors: (1) lineage, (2) Islam, (3) piety, (4) wealth, (5) profession or occupation.