Sunan an-Nasa'i 3235

Muhammad ibn Abd al-Aziz ibn Abi Rizmah reported to us; he said: Hafs ibn Ghiyath narrated to us; he said: Asim narrated to us, from Bakr ibn Abd Allah al-Muzani, from al-Mughirah ibn Shubah, who said: I proposed to a woman during the time of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). The Prophet asked: ‘Have you looked at her?’ I said, ‘No.’ He said: ‘Then look at her, for that is more likely to bring lasting affection between you.’