IBRAHIM

After Allāh and His Qurˀān there is nothing I hold in more esteem than the bond between spouses. For many years now I have been a teacher of Qurˀānic comprehension, the appreciation of Allāh's word choices and the significance of passages that are often overlooked by others. In my first attempt to read the Qurˀān cover to cover with a group of teenagers we were brought to the passages about dividing up inheritance and I could see the look on their faces. Outwardly it appeared boring and not very beneficial unless you were an inheritance lawyer, especially after the phrase “after a will” meaning that such quotas are only to be exacted without a will present. I told them the significance is in the way Allāh puts more emphasis on certain inheritors over others. For instance of all the ratios, a spouse receives the highest ratio of half, showing a greater connection and responsibility between the two (4:12). The inheritance section also introduces the phrase “Your parents and your children, you cannot be without doubt over which is nearer to you in benefit.” It highlights the great value of both parents and offspring in our lives and the responsibility to both, yet they receive lower ratios than a spouse. Why is this; one cannot choose their parents nor can they even determine what their offspring will be like, on the other hand a spouse is the only family you actually get to willingly choose. The promise is sacred, the partnership is "the partnership", and there is nothing of higher importance save for Allāh and the following of His scripture.

I am a man who respects austerity and integrity above all else, I look for a woman who can help foster that rather than hinder it. Among many other connected projects, I have been working on a Qurˀān translation and a commentary justifying my word choices, a life's mission; it’s been quite an endeavor, very time consuming, an employment of patience which others seem to be not so patient with. I simply would not be able to justify to Allāh my neglecting it when He gave me the means to accomplish something for the benefit of all of mankind. I need a wife who understands and supports that; I want to be more firm, more uncompromising in what is right with her, not less. Islām is about causing oneself to be free for Allāh, "S-L-M" means literally this, to go free, unharmed, without blemish. Be devoted to what is worthy and turn aside from excess, so let’s help each other to become closer to Him and cause the purification from excess to come.

I am definitely very much my own person; a Friend of the Little Prince, Comedian, Logician, Leader, Teacher

Very open-minded, come as you are; I'm out to meet you, even the you others rarely or never get to

Do not feel shy or hesitate; just talk with me, we'll find a way that works for us

It's surely an intricate task to be both appealing and humble when summarizing one's merit. I think the most suitably right method would be to communicate honestly and at a natural pace, rather than try to sell some make-shift matrimonial resume. Get to know me, learn what it means to be on the same side as me, become acquainted with me and my sincerity; I will not promise more than I am.