Advice to fathers who force their daughters to marry their relatives

Question : This questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, we would like the Honorable Shaykh to offer some advice to some fathers who force their daughters to marry their relatives.

Answer : We have spoken about this topic and clarified that it is not permissible for a woman's guardian to prevent her from marrying if a man of equal standing in religion and character proposes to her. If he does so, he is a traitor to the trust. It is not permissible for a woman's guardian to force her to marry her cousin or a relative if she does not want to. If he forces her, the marriage is invalid, the wife is not lawful for the husband, and they are to be separated immediately.
The guardians should fear Allah regarding the women over whom Allah has placed them as guardians, for they will be held accountable for this on the Day of Resurrection. Allah the Exalted created the woman free to choose for herself the man she wants from among the suitable men. Yes, if she chooses a man who is not suitable in his religion, he may prevent her from marrying him, but it is not permissible for him to marry her to a man who is not suitable in his religion.
Even if it were assumed that she did not marry until death, it is not permissible for her to marry a person whose religion he does not approve of. We ask Allah to help everyone to fulfill the trust and bear the responsibility.

The presenter : O Allah, amen. Indeed, He is capable of all things. May Allah reward you and bless you, O Shaykh. May Allah reward you with good.