What is the relationship between the Hadith: "A woman may not give another woman in marriage, nor may she give herself in marriage," and a girl confessing her love to a young man and her desire to marry him? Is her action considered Zina (unlawful sexual intercourse), and is her marriage valid in this case?

The summarized fatwa:

The hadith: "A woman may not give a woman in marriage, nor may a woman give herself in marriage, for it is the adulteress who gives herself in marriage" was narrated by Ibn Majah, and itsوقف (suspension to a Companion) was attributed to Abu Hurairah. Its meaning is the prohibition of a woman taking charge of her own marriage contract or that of another woman without a wali (guardian), as the wali is a condition for the validity of the marriage. It is permissible for a girl to offer herself in marriage to someone she desires, provided she adheres to শরীয়াহ guidelines and does not establish a love relationship or commit acts that lead to fitnah (temptation), such as softening her speech. These actions do not fall under the hadith and do not affect the validity of the marriage if its conditions are met.