If a man comes with a delegation to propose to a girl, and her father agrees to it, is this considered a marriage contract?
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The questioner: And by Allah, the question is possible, my brother.
The Shaykh: A question, briefly, if you want.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh: A question, briefly, is possible.
The questioner: There is a question regarding the proposal to a girl: is it considered a marriage contract when people come to propose to a girl and her father agrees? Of course, a delegation will be coming with them. Is this considered a marriage contract?
The Shaykh: No.
The questioner: It is not considered one.
The Shaykh: This is considered an engagement.
The questioner: An engagement.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : May Allah preserve you.
The questioner: Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh: And upon you peace.
The Shaykh: A question, briefly, if you want.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh: A question, briefly, is possible.
The questioner: There is a question regarding the proposal to a girl: is it considered a marriage contract when people come to propose to a girl and her father agrees? Of course, a delegation will be coming with them. Is this considered a marriage contract?
The Shaykh: No.
The questioner: It is not considered one.
The Shaykh: This is considered an engagement.
The questioner: An engagement.
The Shaykh: Yes.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : May Allah preserve you.
The questioner: Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh: And upon you peace.
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