Hadith 3343

(حديث مرفوع) حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ ، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ مَوْهَبٍ ، عَنْ نَافِعِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ، قَالَ : قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ : " الْأَيِّمُ أَوْلَى بِنَفْسِهَا مِنْ وَلِيِّهَا ، وَالْبِكْرُ تُسْتَأْمَرُ فِي نَفْسِهَا ، وَصَمْتُهَا إِقْرَارُهَا " .
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 previously married woman has more right over herself than her guardian, but a virgin woman should be asked for her permission, and her silence is her permission."
Hadith Reference مسند احمد / ومن مسند بني هاشم / 3343
Hadith Grading حکم دارالسلام: حديث صحيح، م: 1421