Hadith 19657

حَدَّثَنَا أَسْوَدُ بْنُ عَامِرٍ ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ ، عَن أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ ، عَن أَبِي بُرْدَةَ ، عَن أَبِيهِ ، رَفَعَهُ قَالَ : " تُسْتَأْمَرُ الْيَتِيمَةُ فِي نَفْسِهَا ، فَإِنْ سَكَتَتْ فَقَدْ أَذِنَتْ ، وَإِنْ أَبَتْ ، فَلَا تُزَوَّجْ " .
It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: The permission of a mature girl should be sought for her marriage; if she remains silent, it is as if she has given permission, and if she refuses, she should not be forced into that relationship.
Hadith Reference مسند احمد / تتمہ مُسْنَدِ الْكُوفِيِّينَ / 19657
Hadith Grading حکم دارالسلام: إسناده صحيح