Thus it is among the conditions (30) of compatibility, just like lineage. Regarding the second narration, it is not a condition, because poverty is an honor in religion, and the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said: "O Allah, grant me life as a poor person, and cause me to die as a poor person." (31) It is not a necessary matter, so it is similar to being healthy rather than ill. The wealth that is considered is that with which he is able to provide maintenance for her, according to what is due to her, and is able to pay her dowry.

Section: As for occupation, there are two narrations regarding it as well. The first is that it is a condition. Thus, whoever is from the lowly professions—such as a weaver, a cupper, a watchman, a scavenger, a tanner, a servant, a bathhouse attendant, or a trash collector—is not a match [for the daughters of people of] (32) noble standing, or those with prestigious occupations, such as commerce or construction, because this is considered a deficiency in the custom of people, so it is similar to a deficiency in lineage. It has come in a hadith (33): "The Arabs are compatible with one another, except for a weaver or a cupper." (34) It was said to Ahmad, may Allah have mercy on him: "How can you accept it when you consider it weak?" He said: "Action is taken upon it," meaning that it was reported in accordance with the customs of the people. It is also narrated that this is not a deficiency, and something similar is reported from Abu Hanifa, because this is not a deficiency in religion, nor is it essential, so it is similar to weakness and illness. Someone said (35):

Indeed, piety is true honor and nobility, And your love for this world is nothing but disgrace and sickness.

And there is no deficiency for a pious servant, If he realizes piety, even if he weaves or performs cupping.

As for soundness from defects, it is not among the conditions of compatibility, for there is no disagreement that the marriage is not invalidated by its absence; rather, it establishes an option for the woman, not for the guardians, because the harm resulting from it is specific to her.