Derived From: Ahkam wa Masail – Nikah ke Masail, Volume 1, Page 318
❖ Question
If a widow, in the presence of her father, marries a man without his permission — is such a marriage valid according to the teachings of Islam or not?
❖ Answer
Al-ḥamdu lillāh, waṣ-ṣalātu wa-s-salāmu ʿalā Rasūlillāh, Ammā baʿd!
According to the teachings of Islam, whether a woman is a virgin or a widow (thayyib), her marriage is not valid without the permission and consent of her guardian (wali).
✦ Key Ruling:
◈ The permission of a wali is an essential condition for the validity of a marriage.
◈ This rule applies to all women, regardless of whether they are marrying for the first time or have previously been married.
ھٰذا ما عندی، والله أعلمُ بالصواب
