Question
A non-Muslim girl embraced Islam and is prepared to get married to a Muslim, but her parents do not consent. Can she proceed to marry without her parents approval?
Answer
If the girl embraces Islam, Nikah with her will be permissible. A Muslim girl's Nikah without the consent or knowledge of her non-Muslim parents is valid. A non-Muslim, be he a parent, has no wilaayat (jurisdiction) over a Muslim.
- Source
- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 21 No 03
- PDF page
- 2
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