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The question

Is the marriage of a divorced woman valid despite her guardian's lack of knowledge and his refusal of the marriage, even if all the Sharia conditions are met and a righteous man is appointed to solemnize the marriage contract?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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If the guardian prevents a woman from marrying a suitor who is her equal and whom she accepts, he is considered an oppressor ('aadil), and she has the right to refer the matter to the judge to marry her off. However, a woman's marriage without her guardian is invalid according to the majority of scholars, as long as she has a righteous guardian or a Muslim judge. To validate the marriage, the contract must be renewed through the father. If he refuses, the matter is referred to the judge to marry her off. It should be noted that the judge's ruling resolves disputed issues, and that documenting the contract is essential to preserve rights.

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