Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: A widow has more right over herself than her guardian, and a virgin should be consulted regarding her desire, and her silence will be considered as her consent.
Hadith Referenceالمنتقى ابن الجارود / كتاب النكاح / 709
Hadith Gradingغلام مصطفےٰ ظهير امن پوري:صحیح
Hadith Takhrijاز غلام مصطفےٰ ظهير امن پوري:«صحیح مسلم : 1421»