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Title: Can a person not marry from other than his relatives, is it mandatory for a Muslim man to marry amongst his own relatives and how far is it justified

Question: Can a person not marry from other than his relatives, is it mandatory for a Muslim man to marry amongst his own relatives and how far is it justified?

Answer ID: 35855Posted on: Aug 31, 2020

Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Rahim !

(Fatwa: 93/93/M=1433) According to Shariah, it is not mandatory and wajib to marry one's relatives. One can marry other than one's relatives. A man is free to marry where he wishes. It is better to marry to one’s suitable match.

Allah (Subhana Wa Ta'ala) knows Best

Darul Ifta,

Darul Uloom Deoband, India

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Title: Can a person not marry from other than his relatives, is it mandatory for a Muslim man to marry amongst his own relatives and how far is it justified

Question: Can a person not marry from other than his relatives, is it mandatory for a Muslim man to marry amongst his own relatives and how far is it justified?

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