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The question

Is it permissible for a cousin to marry his orphaned cousin without the knowledge of her paternal uncles, despite their prior agreement to the engagement, due to the suitor's mother's objection to setting a wedding date, and if the suitor is unable to remain chaste?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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The suitor is not permitted to marry his paternal cousin to himself if there is a closer guardian than her, such as her paternal uncles. Guardianship does not transfer to a more distant guardian unless the closer guardian prevents his ward from marrying. The suitor's inability to maintain his chastity does not permit him to marry her while a closer guardian exists, especially given the disagreement among jurists regarding the permissibility of a suitor contracting his own marriage. The suitor can communicate with her family, try to convince them, and seek mediation from righteous people. He should also fear Allah, be patient, keep himself chaste through fasting and lowering his gaze, occupy his time with beneficial activities, and associate with good people.

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