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Question: What does Quran and Hadith say about a woman who is forced to live in a marriage she wants to break. Whether she is emotionally blackmailed by her family or her husband. If she is not happy and has made it clear to them all, still if she is forced to live in such an unhappy marriage, would she be answerable to Allah in case she goes on the wrong path, out of depression or helplessness. Assalamu Alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh Thank you for your question. You have addressed two matters here. 1. Forced marriage 2. Going on the wrong path, leaving the practices of religion As far as the first matter of forced marriage is concerned, parents, family members and relatives are not to force their children into a marriage. Consent of the both partners is mandatory for the marriage to be valid. “A previously married woman has more right regarding herself than her guardian, and the permission of a virgin must be sought (for marriage)” (Sahīh Muslim) “A young woman came to the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) and told him that her father had married her off against her will. The Prophet (peace and blessings of upon him) gave her the choice (to nullify the marriage or stay in the marriage)” (Sunan Abī Dawūd) “It is not permissible for the guardian to force a sane mature virgin woman to marry... if she refuses (to marry someone), she cannot be made to marry” (Mukhtaṣar al Qudūrī) Regarding going on the wrong path, leaving practices of religion, this is a separate matter on its own. Even if one is going through stressful circumstances, one should not abandon the main tenets of the religion. One will be accountable to Allāh for their practice of religion in all situations. I suggest if someone is going through such difficulty, they should not suffer in silence rather seek help from where ever they can. I pray that Allah facilitate success in the matters and provide relief. May Allah keep us steadfast on His religion. And Allah knows best. Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat Imam of the Islamic Foundation of Toronto and Director of Mathabah Institute
Posted on: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 09:38:31 +0000

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