Is disobeying one's parents regarding marriage matters considered disobedience to them, especially if the suitor is of good character and religious, and a family dispute arose after the engagement concerning the wedding date? And must the parents' feelings be taken into consideration in this case?
Obedience to parents in marriage is not absolute. The son is not obliged to obey them in marrying a specific woman, and it is not permissible to force an adult daughter to marry someone she does not desire. However, obedience to parents is obligatory in not marrying a particular person. Therefore, it is advised to strive to convince them, but if they insist on refusal, obedience to them becomes obligatory, bearing in mind that a daughter's marriage is not valid without the consent of her guardian.
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