A father or guardian can give out his daughter or ward in marriage under the principle of Ijbar provided that the

A. girl has attained the age of maturity
B. mother is properly informed
C. girl is a minor
D. groom does not have any physical disability

Correct Answer:

Option C – girl is a minor

Explanation

A father or guardian can give out his daughter or ward in marriage under the principle of Ijbar provided that the girl is a minor. Under Islamic law, a wali mujbir has the authority to contract the marriage of his virgin daughter even though she does not agree with the marriage. The authority is known as wilayat al-ijbar and quite often described as marriage by compulsion.