Is it permissible for a father to reject a suitor of good character and religious commitment on the pretext of unequal lineage, and to force his daughter to marry someone who does not pray, merely because he is a doctor?
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If the suitor is a man of religion and good character, he should not be rejected due to an educational disparity. The father's rejection of him for this reason permits the matter to be referred to the ruler to marry her off or order another guardian to marry her off. This is not considered disobedience (to parents); rather, it is the right of the girl. It is advisable to try and convince the father and seek help from those who can influence him, and to make abundant supplications.
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