Witness of Nikah
Question
Assalâmu ’alaikum
Is it permissible for the bridegroom or bride’s maternal or paternal grandparents to act as a Wakeel or witness to the marriage contract?
Jazaakumullah Khair
Answer
It is permissible for any of them to act as wakeel. It should however be noted that for the validity of nikah two adult, mature, Muslim, male witnesses are required. Alternatively one adult, mature, Muslim, male and two adult, mature, Muslim, females would suffice.
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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