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Woman getting married without the approval of her wali

· 6 Muharram 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can a woman get married without the approval of her wali?

Answer

It is not right for her to marry without the permission of her wali.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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