Forcing a virgin daughter to marry
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The questioner:
He says: Is it permissible for a father to force his virgin daughter to marry, as I have read this issue in one of the books?
The Shaykh:
There is no coercion; a father must not force his daughter to marry, whether she is a virgin or a widow. The opinion of a virgin must be taken, and she is not to be married to someone she dislikes, as long as she is of sound mind and aware of her interests. It is not permissible to force her, according to the correct opinion of the scholars. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you. He says: Is
The Shaykh:
What is in the hadith requires taking her opinion,
He says: Is it permissible for a father to force his virgin daughter to marry, as I have read this issue in one of the books?
The Shaykh:
There is no coercion; a father must not force his daughter to marry, whether she is a virgin or a widow. The opinion of a virgin must be taken, and she is not to be married to someone she dislikes, as long as she is of sound mind and aware of her interests. It is not permissible to force her, according to the correct opinion of the scholars. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you. He says: Is
The Shaykh:
What is in the hadith
A virgin is asked for her permission; she is asked, and her silence is her permission. A widow is consulted.
البكر تستأذن، تستأذن وإذنها صماتها، والثيب تستأمر،
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