Sayyiduna Abu Musa al-Ash'ari (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "An orphan girl is to be consulted about herself. If she remains silent, that counts as her consent; and if she refuses, she is not to be compelled."
Imam Ahmad, Imam Abu Ya'la, Imam al-Bazzar and Imam al-Tabarani recorded it; the narrators of Imam Ahmad are the narrators of the Sahih.
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب النكاح / 7474
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسنادہ صحیح
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