The Ruling on a Woman’s Marriage Without a Guardian
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Question:
A resident woman married a man without her father’s knowledge, and her brother, who resides nearby, was also unaware of her marriage. Her guardian (wali) was a man unrelated to her, as were the two witnesses. If she bears a child from this husband, what is the ruling in Islamic law regarding this marriage?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “There is no marriage except with a guardian (wali). Any woman who marries without a guardian, her marriage is invalid, invalid, invalid.” Therefore, this marriage is defective. She must have the contract renewed with a guardian. It must be renewed with a guardian, and she must not continue with this contract.
A resident woman married a man without her father’s knowledge, and her brother, who resides nearby, was also unaware of her marriage. Her guardian (wali) was a man unrelated to her, as were the two witnesses. If she bears a child from this husband, what is the ruling in Islamic law regarding this marriage?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “There is no marriage except with a guardian (wali). Any woman who marries without a guardian, her marriage is invalid, invalid, invalid.” Therefore, this marriage is defective. She must have the contract renewed with a guardian. It must be renewed with a guardian, and she must not continue with this contract.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما الحكم إذا تزوجت المرأة بدون إذن وليها؟ وما حكم الأبناء من هذا الزواج؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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