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What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding a young man marrying a woman whose proposal his father rejects for racial reasons, knowing that the family insists on the presence of the suitor's father?

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The guardians of the betrothed woman must marry her to someone whose religiosity and character they approve of, based on the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) saying: "If there comes to you one whose religiosity and character you approve of, then marry [your daughter] to him. If you do not do so, there will be tribulation on earth and great corruption." The father's refusal to attend or directly oversee the engagement due to racial reasons is a superficial matter and out of place, for people are equal, and the most honorable among them in the sight of Allah are the most righteous.

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