Marriage without the permission of parents.

· 6 Muharram 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 5206English

Question

Will marriage without the awareness of parents be valid and will the person be sinful in the court of Allah?

Answer

In principle, the validity of the Nikah depends on Iejaab (offer) and Qubool (acceptance) and the presence of two Muslim male witnesses, who are free, Baaligh and sane or two females and one man.

However, you should bear in mind the duties and responsibilities that we have towards our parents as well. In a Hadith, Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) mentioned, 'The pleasure of your Lord lies in the pleasure of your parent and the anger of your Lord is in the anger of your parents.' Therefore, such a major decision in life, e.g. marriage, etc. should be done with proper consultation and referring with all the different parties involved especially one's parents. This will in turn create more Barkaat (blessings) in the marriage.

The decision of your parents will be motivated by their love and concern for you.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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