📜 Akad nikah · #6
My father refuses to marry me off without a reasonable cause. What can be done?
If a father refuses without a valid religious reason to marry his daughter to a man of suitable standing (sekufu), this is called wali adhal, and you may apply to the Syariah Court for a wali hakim (judge as guardian).
Allah forbids guardians from preventing women from marrying partners they have agreed upon in a proper manner. The court will hear both parties; if the father's reasons are reasonable (for example the prospective husband is not of suitable standing in religion, or poses a risk), the application may be rejected. Give priority to family discussion and counselling first, because parents' blessing brings barakah. Refer to your state's enactment and The marriage wali.
Allah forbids guardians from preventing women from marrying partners they have agreed upon in a proper manner. The court will hear both parties; if the father's reasons are reasonable (for example the prospective husband is not of suitable standing in religion, or poses a risk), the application may be rejected. Give priority to family discussion and counselling first, because parents' blessing brings barakah. Refer to your state's enactment and The marriage wali.
Sources
Surah al-Baqarah 2:232Sahih al-Bukhari 5130Sunan Abu Dawud 2083 (sahih)