Is it permissible for a brother to undertake the marriage of his sister, by proxy from her maternal uncle, thus overstepping the authority of the father who is absent and has neglected their affairs since childhood, even though it is possible to contact him by phone, given the difficulty of the father and brother returning to Iraq to complete the marriage?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The father's guardianship over his daughter is not forfeited due to the reasons mentioned. Thus, his permission and approval are necessary for the validity of the marriage. He can also appoint someone to act on his behalf.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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