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Parents preventing their daughter from marrying a man who had a bad past

· 7 Safar 1442 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible for a parent to stop her daugter from marrying a man who attended rehab many years ago but is an amazing man and has good character and conduct?

Answer

If her parents feel that he is not a suitable match for her in Deen, social standing etc., then she should listen to her parents.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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