The Ruling on Contracting Marriage via Telephone
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: Regarding the marriage contract, is it permissible to conclude it over the telephone so that the guardian is not present in the assembly?
Answer:
No, it is necessary for witnesses to be present who testify on behalf of the guardian and testify to the conditions that are agreed upon. Their presence is necessary. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. A questioner says: Regarding the marriage contract, is it permissible to conclude it over the telephone so that the guardian is not present in the assembly?
Answer:
No, it is necessary for witnesses to be present who testify on behalf of the guardian and testify to the conditions that are agreed upon. Their presence is necessary. Yes.
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شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل وتمام الكلام في هذا المقام العظيم يتبين بأصول نافعة جامعة — islamhouse.com (1:02:59)
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