Consult with women before arranging marriages for them; obtain their consent before giving them away in marriage; respect women’s autonomy and agency when it comes to their own lives; treat all people with respect regardless of gender or marital status; seek knowledge about Islamic teachings on matters related to one’s life choices such as marriage .

This hadith is about marriage and the importance of obtaining consent from a woman before arranging a marriage for her. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught that a matron, or married woman, should not be given in marriage except after consulting her and getting her permission. Similarly, he said that a virgin should not be given in marriage except after getting her permission as well. When asked how to know if she has given permission, he said that it can be inferred from her silence. This hadith emphasizes the importance of respecting women’s autonomy and agency when it comes to their own marriages and decisions about their lives.