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Woman appointing another woman as her wakeel

· 18 Rabiʻ II 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

I'd like to know if a Muslim woman can appoint another sister as an agent (wakil)?

Answer

If it is marriage that you are talking about then she should consult her parents or one of her walis and guardians in this regard.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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