Is a marriage concluded without a guardian (wali) or witnesses considered valid according to Islamic law, given that there are objections from the family related to the groom's beliefs?
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The offer and acceptance you mentioned between yourselves is not considered a valid marriage, as the validity of a marriage requires the presence of a guardian (wali) and witnesses. Furthermore, it is not permissible for a Muslim woman to marry a man who holds apostate beliefs, such as reviling the Companions. Therefore, you must turn away from marrying him and obey your family.
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