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Is it permissible for a woman to propose to a man, and how does she do so in accordance with the Shari'ah?

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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible for a woman to propose to a man, and if she wants to do so, how does she do it in accordance with the Shari'ah?

Answer:
It is permissible for a woman or her guardian to propose a husband for her if he sees a suitable and good match. Is it permissible for him to propose for her? The method is known; they send someone to him or they do not write to him, or yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1759 -2802] هل يجوز للمرأة أن تطلب خطبة الرجل، وكيف تفعل ذلك على الوجه الشرعي؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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