What is the ruling on Nahwa?
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"Al-Nahwa" is a tribal custom that prevents a girl from marrying anyone other than her paternal cousin. It is forbidden by Islamic law; a guardian is not permitted to force his mature, sane female ward to marry someone she does not desire. If the marriage contract is concluded without her consent, she has the right to either ratify or annul it.
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