Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet ﷺ said: An orphan virgin girl should be consulted about herself; if she says nothing that indicates her permission, but if she refuses, the authority of the guardian cannot be exercised against her will. The full information rest with the tradition narrated by Yazid. Abu Dawud said: This tradition has also been transmitted in a similar way by Abu Khalid Sulaiman bin Hayyan and Muadh bin Muadh on the authority of Muhammad bin Amr.
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Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Dr. Abdur Rahman Freywai
Explanation: ➊
That is, upon denial after reaching puberty.
Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi – Majlis ‘Ilmi Dar al-Da‘wah, New Delhi Edition, Page: 1109
Hafiz Muhammad Ameen
It is evident that the guardians (awliya) of an orphan girl would be her brothers or paternal uncles, etc. They are not permitted to force her into marriage. However, the father is allowed to contract the marriage (nikah) of a minor girl, but after reaching puberty (bulugh), she has the right to annul or maintain the marriage.
Source: Sunan Nasa'i: Translation and Benefits by Shaykh Hafiz Muhammad Amin Hafizullah, Page: 3272