BinKhadija
An Akhu
Asslam'u Alykum brothers & sisters,
Can a girl, who's about 16 yrs of age, deny to marry the man parents have suggested? I'm in need of help since I always thought it was otherwise but now after having read something I'm kind-of shocked. This is what I've found on the topic so far:
“And those of your women as have passed the age of monthly courses, for them the ‘Iddah (prescribed period), if you have doubt (about their periods), is three months; and for those who have no courses [(i.e. they are still immature) their ‘Iddah (prescribed period) is three months likewise, except in case of death]” [al-Talaaq 65:4]
Ibn Qudaamah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: With regard to a virgin who is still a minor, there is no difference of opinion concerning her (i.e., that her father may marry her off even if she objects). Ibn al-Mundhir said: Every scholar from whom we learned was agreed that it is permissible for a man to marry off his virgin daughter who is still a minor, if he marries her to someone who is compatible, and it is permissible for him to marry her off even if she objects and refuses.” Al-Mughni, 9/398
What's the truth? Can't she refuse it?
And, please provide brief explanation. Jazak Allah khayar.
Can a girl, who's about 16 yrs of age, deny to marry the man parents have suggested? I'm in need of help since I always thought it was otherwise but now after having read something I'm kind-of shocked. This is what I've found on the topic so far:
“And those of your women as have passed the age of monthly courses, for them the ‘Iddah (prescribed period), if you have doubt (about their periods), is three months; and for those who have no courses [(i.e. they are still immature) their ‘Iddah (prescribed period) is three months likewise, except in case of death]” [al-Talaaq 65:4]
Ibn Qudaamah (may Allaah have mercy on him) said: With regard to a virgin who is still a minor, there is no difference of opinion concerning her (i.e., that her father may marry her off even if she objects). Ibn al-Mundhir said: Every scholar from whom we learned was agreed that it is permissible for a man to marry off his virgin daughter who is still a minor, if he marries her to someone who is compatible, and it is permissible for him to marry her off even if she objects and refuses.” Al-Mughni, 9/398
What's the truth? Can't she refuse it?
And, please provide brief explanation. Jazak Allah khayar.