The Ruling on Forcing a Virgin to Marry

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner named Abu 'Abd al-'Aziz says: A man of good character and religion proposed to my virgin daughter, but I learned from her after sitting with her that she does not wish to marry him. I am determined and want to marry her to this man out of concern for her and her religion. Is my action correct?

Answer:
You are doing well in your concern for her and her religion, and in your eagerness to marry her off and preserve her chastity. You are doing well in this, but do not force her to marry someone she does not want. Her desire and permission are necessary for this; because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded seeking the permission of a virgin, saying, "Her permission is her silence." Likewise, a previously married woman is even more entitled to this, as she has more authority over herself. A woman is not to be married except with her consent and choice. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you.