It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "A virgin is not to be married until her permission is sought, and a previously married woman (widowed or divorced) is not to be married until she is consulted (for her opinion)." The Companions said: "O Messenger of Allah, what is (the sign of) her permission?" He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Her remaining silent."
In this chapter there are also narrations from Abu Hurayrah, Aishah, Ibn Umar and Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with them).
Imam al-Tirmidhi (may Allah have mercy on him) said: "The hadith of Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) is hasan sahih."