📜 Akad nikah · #117
What if the bride suddenly refuses to be married on the day of the akad?
The akad cannot go ahead; the bride's consent is a condition that cannot be forced. The marriage officiant will postpone the ceremony if the bride says she is unwilling. When that happens, stop all pressure. Take her somewhere calm and listen to her reasons. Some are simply nervous; others are holding serious worries about the groom. Do not force her to spare the family embarrassment, because a marriage without consent can be annulled and harms everyone involved. The ceremony can be postponed and the matter discussed again with the help of a counsellor or religious officer. See the bride's consent.