Is it permissible for a woman to travel to Saudi Arabia to marry a young Saudi man who was unable to obtain a marriage permit in his country, knowing that the marriage will take place in Morocco without recognition from the Saudi Embassy?
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If a marriage fulfills its legal conditions and pillars, such as the guardian and witnesses, it is Islamically valid even if it is not officially documented. The wife's travel to her husband's country for work is permissible if it does not lead to any harm. It is advised not to rush into marriage until all legal procedures are completed to ensure the protection of rights.
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