Does a convert Muslim woman need a guardian (wali) for marriage?
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Question
This is a question from a convert sister. Her entire family is non-Muslim. She wants to get married. Does not know who should be the wali? how does she chose a wali? If she has a Muslim friend whose husband she trusts because he is an upright Muslim, can she make him her wali for the marriage?Answer
Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah,
A convert sister does not legally need a wali. [Ibn Abidin, Radd al-Muhtar]
However, appointing a wali is recommended in order for there to be someone and their family to help her ensure that her rights are respected and upheld.
And Allah alone gives success.
Wassalam,
Faraz Rabbani
faraz@sunnipath.com
hanafi@sunnipath.com
Imam Abu Hanifa (Allah have mercy on him) said, "Fiqh is to know one's self: what is for it and against it."
This answer was published by SunniPath and is preserved as written. Rulings can depend on circumstances; for your own situation, consult a qualified scholar.
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