Is it valid to marry off a young child before the age of discernment, with his guardian giving him in marriage?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is it valid to marry off a young child before the age of discernment, with his guardian giving him in marriage?
The Shaykh:
Yes, his father marries him off; his father marries him off and acts on his behalf in the marriage contract, if it is in his interest. This is because Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) married the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to Aisha when she was six years old. Yes, she had not reached the age of discernment; at six years old, she had not reached the age of discernment. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
It is the father who marries off the young girl or the young boy. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: Is it valid to marry off a young child before the age of discernment, with his guardian giving him in marriage?
The Shaykh:
Yes, his father marries him off; his father marries him off and acts on his behalf in the marriage contract, if it is in his interest. This is because Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) married the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to Aisha when she was six years old. Yes, she had not reached the age of discernment; at six years old, she had not reached the age of discernment. Yes.
The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
It is the father who marries off the young girl or the young boy. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [2233 -3022] هل يصح تزويج الصغير قبل التمييز فيزوجه وليه؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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