Q: Issue: The refusal of Arabic woman’s parents to meet a Muslim foreigner… A: In any event for a Muslim girl/lady, presence and consent of male member is…

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Is consent of Muslim bride's father necessary for the marriage?

Issue: The refusal of Arabic woman's parents to meet a righteous Muslim foreigner for the proposal of their daughter's hand in marriage.

Nikhat Sardar Khan

Kochhar & Co Inc. Legal Consultants (Dubai Branch)

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16 Nov 2017, 15:47

Even for the marriage, a male member is required. Both spouses should present themselves, along with the bride’s father and two Muslim male witnesses.

In case, the bride’s father is no longer alive, relevant death certificate to be shown and presence of the closest male guardian is required (example: adult son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew).

If bride’s father is alive but unable to come in person, he can delegate a proxy guardian, who must be of the same religion as that of the bride’s father, to complete marriage procedures through an officially certified power of attorney.

16 Nov 2017, 15:58

Does the bride's father have a right to refuse to marry her to a Muslim man that she accepts?

16 Nov 2017, 16:00

Yes.

16 Nov 2017, 16:15

Thank you very much.

16 Nov 2017, 16:20

Try to get someone who would convince the parent that you are a good groom (if that is the case). Sometimes parents are against love marriage.

No one can force the girl to accept anyone as a groom, similarly, no one can force the parent to accept any groom. In any event for a Muslim girl/lady, presence and consent of male member is a must to the extent that the son has to be present (if any) if there is no next of kin (male).

17 Nov 2017, 06:23

I have friends and supporters but I don't think they will be enough to convince the parent. Perhaps an important Islamic Figure or Imam or an important figure in the society can be helpful. But I do not know how to find someone who can support my case.

I am 100% committed to being the best husband but I don't know how to prove it.

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