Is it permissible to write the marriage contract without the presence of the wife's father if he agrees to the marriage but fears the reaction of the controlling mother?
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It is not permissible to contract the marriage without the presence of the girl's father or his representative. However, if he is content, he may delegate someone else to complete the contract. The mother's control over the household does not nullify the father's guardianship.
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