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Is it permissible for a girl to be proposed to by her maternal uncle, and is her marriage without her father's consent considered illegitimate or forbidden, and what is the religious stance in this case?

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If a father prevents his daughter from marrying a suitable (kufu’) man, he is considered to be "a'ḍil" (unjustly preventing), and his guardianship (wilayah) is forfeited and transfers to the next in line. The matter can also be taken to court. "A'ḍl" occurs if a mature, sane woman requests to marry a suitable man and the guardian refuses, even if the reason is a low dowry. The guardian's refusal is not considered "a'ḍl" if she requests to marry a man who is not suitable. The "a'ḍl" must be proven before the ruler for him to solemnize her marriage, either by the guardian refusing to solemnize the marriage in front of the ruler after being ordered to do so, or by presenting evidence.

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