Question
A girl does not want to marry a boy selected for her by her parents. Can they force the marriage on her?
Answer
They may only advise and encourage her. Parents cannot force their daughter to marry someone against her free will. If the girl refuses, the marriage will not be valid.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 24 No 12
- PDF page
- 5
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