Is it permissible for a woman to resort to the religious authorities in her country of residence to marry her, in the event that her family refuses to marry her to a person who does not reside with them in the same country?

For a marriage to be valid, the guardian's permission is required. The guardian does not have the right to refuse to marry off his ward due to a difference in nationalities if the suitor is religiously and morally acceptable. If the closest guardian withholds consent or is absent, guardianship transfers to the next guardian in line. If all guardians withhold consent or are absent, guardianship transfers to the ruler or his representative. In the absence of a ruler or someone acting on his behalf, a woman may appoint a righteous man to marry her off. A woman is not permitted to appoint anyone to marry her off except in these rare cases. It is advisable to exercise patience and not contravene the family's wishes, especially those of parents and siblings, to avoid the detrimental consequences that may result.