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Is it permissible for a woman to have one of her brothers witness her marriage?

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It is permissible for the brother to be one of the two witnesses to his sister's marriage, provided that he is not her guardian (wali) in the marriage. The testimony of a brother for his sister in all other rights is accepted, and the scholars have unanimously agreed that a brother's testimony for his sibling is permissible.

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