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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Is a man sinful if he disobeys his father in choosing a wife?

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Question:
My father wants me to marry a woman I do not want and do not desire. He wants this because she is a relative of his, even though she does not possess any of the qualities the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) mentioned when he said, "A woman is married for four things." Am I sinful for not doing what he wants?

Answer:
In any case, agreeing with the father and pleasing the father is required as much as possible, and understanding with the father is required as much as possible. So you can convince him that you do not want this, or that you fear things will not work out later. You must convince him of this. As for arguing with him, where he wants this and you say no, this will not make things work out. There must be understanding, and there must be convincing him of this matter.
And make him happy, for he wants nothing but good for you. Your father wants nothing but good for you. If you explain it to him and reach an understanding with him, there is no doubt that he will be convinced, with the permission of Allah. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يأثم الرجل إذا عصى أباه في اختيار الزوجة؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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