It is true that Quaran says we must marry to one's who is equal to us in wealth.
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It is true that Quaran says we must marry to one's who is equal to us in wealth.
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This is not true.
A wealthy male may marry a poor female and vice versa.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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