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What is the ruling on a guardian preventing his daughters from marrying a man who is suitable for them, and what is the daughters' position on this?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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Some guardians prevent their daughters from marrying those whose religiosity and character are pleasing, due to personal whims. This is forbidden, sinful, and a betrayal. It is obligatory for the guardian to follow what pleases Allah and His Messenger. He must fear Allah and not prevent his daughter from marrying a suitable man; otherwise, she will be an adversary against him on the Day of Resurrection. And if the girl goes to the judge to complain about her father who prevented her from marrying a suitable man, it is her legitimate right.

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