Marriage of an unmarried woman without her guardian's permission and telephone conversations between young men and young women

Question:
This questioner from Abha, who has used the name Sa'id, asks: Is it permissible for an unmarried virgin to marry without her father's permission? And regarding telephone conversations between a man and a woman, especially between young men and young women, within the bounds of friendship, what is the ruling on that?

Answer:
It is not permissible for young men and young women to converse with one another except in matters that serve the interest of religion or worldly affairs, such as permissible transactions, inquiries, or asking about something simply because it is needed. However, speaking with a woman in a manner of flirtation or joking is forbidden and not permissible. As for marriage, a guardian is required. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: And in the verse: This is an address to men; men are the ones who marry off their female wards, and women do not marry themselves off. The questioner should understand this, and those other than the questioner should also understand this. The girls should also understand this, and that it is not permissible for them to converse with young men, joke with young men, or open the door to young men, because this has led many young women into what is not permissible. There are open sinners who seek to trap girls through mobile phones, or through calls, or through the internet, or similar means. So the girl should beware of this and not open the door to herself for these open sinners; rather, she should close this door completely to protect herself. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you.