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3271. It was narrated from ‘Aishah: “A girl came to her and said: ‘My father married me to his brother’s son so that he might raise his own status thereby, and I was unwilling.’ She said: ‘Sit here until the Prophet ﷺ comes.’ Then the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ came, and I told him (what she had said). He sent word to her father, calling him, and he left the matter up to her. She said: ‘O Messenger of Allâh, I accept what my father did, but I wanted to know whether
women have any say in the matter.” (Sahih)
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Commentary
1. This narration clearly indicates that a father may not commit the marriage of a virgin without her consent. If he does so and the girl is not prepared, the marriage may be annulled.
2. 'I accept what my father did.' This demonstrates that the girl was prudent and virtuous.
