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What should a veiled Muslim girl do if she is subjected to sexual harassment by her addicted stepfather, who has forbidden her from marrying and threatens to kill her, and she has no guardian? Can she marry without a guardian? And who is her legitimate guardian in this situation?

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The girl must defend herself and stay away from this person, and not be alone with him. She should treat him as a stranger and separate from him if possible. As for her marriage, her guardian undertakes her marriage contract. If there is no guardian, then the ruler (Sultan) acts as guardian. Otherwise, the Muslim community (Islamic centers) takes his place, and it is permissible to appoint a trustworthy, upright person to conduct the marriage contract.

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