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Is it permissible to marry a Muslim woman who converted to Islam, whose Christian father refuses her marriage to a Muslim, and without a guardian?

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An unbeliever cannot marry a Muslim woman, for an unbeliever has no guardianship over a Muslim woman. If the unbelieving father refuses to marry off his Muslim daughter, her Muslim guardian should marry her off, if one exists. If not, then a Muslim judge should marry her off. If a Muslim judge is unavailable, then a Muslim man may marry her off with her permission.

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