Is it permissible for a girl whose father refuses to marry her off—due to impossible conditions—to appoint someone to act on behalf of her guardians in marrying her, especially since she lives in a country governed by non-Islamic laws and her other guardians share the father's opinion?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is well known that a father generally feels compassion for his children, especially his daughters. It is surprising for a father to impose conditions that hinder his daughter's marriage to suitable suitors. If a suitable suitor proposes, the girl should try to convince her father, supplicate, and seek help from those who can soften her father's heart. The girl is not to appoint someone to act on behalf of her guardian. Rather, she should refer the matter to the competent authorities. If they confirm that her guardian is preventing her marriage, they should marry her off in his place.
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