I will use the four criteria as related per hadith in seeking a spouse. Faith: The circumstances of my divorce in 2014 allowed me to find peace in bowing my head on the ground before Allah. The journey has allowed me to understand our purpose here is to worship Allah and that He is our Provider. My memorization ability is not great, nor my knowledge of Islam vast, but I do understand Islam's tenets and among Allah's Names is The Most Merciful. My goal is to understand and connect further with Him, as prayer is a conversation with Allah we should have minimally five times a day. Family: I raised two boys. A stepson, Matthew, since he was nine months old (born in 1996) and a son, Maxwell (born in 1998). Max is getting close to graduating from college, studying chemistry and in a teaching certification program. Neither lives with me. My father lives in Florida. I have a stepbrother in Houston, stepsister in southern California, brother in Rowlett, sister in DC and a half-sister in the DC area as well. My son lives with his mother as the home is walking distance to the university. I see him when he determines he's available, typically once during the weekend when we either make food, exercise or run errands or a combination of that. Wealth: Alhamdulillah, as mentioned, Allah is our Provider. He provides for me well and I am content and pleased. Beauty: Certainly, a clean and pure heart is best. Healthy relationships are built on trust, respect and honesty. I'll add chemistry, compatibility and commitment clearly matter, too.

Simple answer: A Muslima :-) Using the same criteria as above: Faith: Understand that every relationship and activity is and should be for the sake of Allah. Family: As our deen dictates, keeping family relations is important. Given my circumstances, I'm not certain I am in the best position to support and raise further children, though this is not necessarily a firm resolution. I live by myself in a home that is walking distance to the masjid. Wealth: Understand that Allah provides and we have responsibility to protect what He provides and cleanse the wealth bestowed us. Beauty: The best beauty is that of a believer and a clean heart; with this smiles and contentment are natural.