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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?

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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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