If a woman's guardians are equal (such as more than one full brother or more than one paternal uncle), who takes precedence in guardianship? And in the case of obstruction (Idhl), does the younger brother or the paternal uncle take precedence if the older brother insists on preventing or delaying the marriage, and the girl wishes to proceed with the عقد (marriage contract)?
If the guardians are equal in closeness and strength, it is recommended to prioritize the one who is more righteous, mature, and older. If they are equal in these aspects, then drawing lots (qur'ah) is resorted to. It is also said: In case of dispute and contention, recourse is made to the ruler (Sultan) to judge between them.
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