What does Islam say if a girl is forced to marry a man who she is not attracted to?
AOA,
I need to know that when a girl who is orphan and kept by a guardian is not willing to get married to a person who is the son of that guardian but her mother and other family persons pushes her to do so because her family including her mother and brothers will be supported well, in such a case what does Islam say? If the girl does not like that man and can't think of even having a personal life with him which is obligatory after tying the knot into a marriage, what does Islam says in this regard? Please guide with best from Islam.
Regards,
-December.
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Salaam December.
There is no forced marriage in Islam. It is completely wrong. It doesn't matter whether you are an orphan or not, you still have the right to accept and reject a proposal. It is your life. So you do not have to marry this guy. Attraction between you and your spouse is important and lack of attraction can cause problems later on. A husband and wife are garments for one another, they should protect one another and enjoy each other lawfully. How can you enjoy your husband when you are not attracted to him.
Please read this link:
It gives an islamic viewpoint on forced marriages:
http://muslim-responses.com/Forced_Marriages/Forced_Marriages_
Please sister, voice your thoughts. Do not let them make you feel bad or blackmail you. InshaAllah you can find someone else who will be a pious Muslim, who you are attracted to and who will support your family. Although that is not a requirement on his part.
Sara
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Sister Sara is right, the woman absolutely has the right to say no. In fact, in this situation in particular I find it abominable. As I understand your question, the orphan girl has her own source of income or inheritance? And her family is pressuring her to marry within the family, i.e. to marry her "brother" that she grew up with, so that the money will stay in the family?
This is a shocking and oppressive exploitation of an orphan. They are not thinking of her emotional needs, only of their own financial desires.
Say no. Do not remain silent. Refuse, and hold your ground. No one can marry you without your will. The marriage would be invalid.
Wael
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marriage without your consent is nt a valid marriage , marriage is only valid when a girl agrees with her happiness not because she is forced , forcing the girls to marry is a biggest sin
I have been forced in a marriage now 12 years, my parents think he is gods gift, I cant live with him, they said to me if i get divorce he can live in the house I will have to leave