A girl promising a young man marriage without her family's knowledge
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, this is a woman from outside this country who says: Is it permissible for a Muslim girl to promise a young man marriage without consulting her family or informing them?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible. It is not permissible except through her guardian. Her guardian is the one who negotiates with the suitor, and he does not speak with the girl. This is not permissible.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, this is a woman from outside this country who says: Is it permissible for a Muslim girl to promise a young man marriage without consulting her family or informing them?
Answer:
No, this is not permissible. It is not permissible except through her guardian. Her guardian is the one who negotiates with the suitor, and he does not speak with the girl. This is not permissible.
Source
شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل في الجواب عما احتج به أهل الوسواس — islamhouse.com (1:14:28)
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