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Chapter: The father or the guardian cannot give a virgin or matron in marriage without her consent

Hadith Number 5136

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Narrated Abu Huraira

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "A matron should not be given in marriage except after consulting her; and a virgin should not be given in marriage except after her permission." The people asked, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! How can we know her permission?" He said, "Her silence (indicates her permission).

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Hadith Number 5137

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Narrated `Aisha

I said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! A virgin feels shy." He said, "Her consent is (expressed by) her silence."

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