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How can parents be persuaded to approve their Saudi daughter's marriage to a Jordanian man, despite their rejection of him due to his educational qualification and financial status?

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Dating between young men and women online for the purpose of marriage is a door to evil and corruption. The father is the most keen to choose a righteous husband for his daughter. If a father prevents his daughter from marrying someone who is suitable for her, thereby harming her, then he is an oppressor (adil). However, if he prevents her for a valid reason, he is not considered an oppressor. It appears that the father is preventing his daughter for valid reasons. Some scholars stipulate compatibility in other matters such as knowledge, culture, age, financial, and social status, in addition to religion. It is advisable to obey the father in abandoning marriage to this young man unless there is harm. In that case, one can try to persuade the parents by involving relatives or righteous people. If they insist on refusing, do not disobey your parents.

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