Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Can a wealthy parent marry her daughter to a low income groom in the hope that she will depend on them even after marriage and take care of them ?

· 26 Jumada I 1425 AH1 min readFatwa 78English

Question

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Can a wealthy parent marry her daughter to a low income groom in the hope that she will depend on them even after marriage and take care of them ?

Answer

If the dughter accepts marrying the boy and he in turn accepts the kind assistance and support of his in-laws, it is permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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