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Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "An orphan girl is consulted about herself; if she remains silent, that is her permission, but if she refuses, there is no compulsion upon her"
Possible references (unverified, pending editorial review)
- Candidate: Jami al-Tirmidhi 1109 (unverified) 96% confidence
- Candidate: Sunan Abi Dawud 2093 (unverified) 95% confidence
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Commentary and footnotes (2)
Note 1
(1) The statement: "An orphan girl, etc." She is a minor without a father, and here it means a mature virgin, called so based on her past state, as in the Exalted’s saying: And give the orphans their wealth [An-Nisa: 2]. The benefit of the designation is to observe her right and show compassion in seeking suitability and righteousness, as an orphan is a subject of mercy and compassion. Before maturity, her permission or her father’s is meaningless, so it is as if her maturity is stipulated. Thus, it means: She is not married until she matures and is consulted, i.e., her permission is sought, as stated in "Al-Marqah"
Note 1
(۱)قوله: اليتيمة إلخ : هي صغيرة لا أب لها، والمراد هنا البكر البالغة سماها باعتبار ما كانت كقوله تعالى: ﴿وَءَاتُوا الْيَتٰمٰى أَمْوَالَهُم) (النساء: (۲) وفائدة التسمية مراعاة حقها والشفقة عليها في تحري الكفاية والصلاح، فإن اليتيم مظنة الرأفة والرحمة، ثم هي قبل البلوغ لا معنى لإذنها ولا لآبائها، فكأنه شرط بلوغها، فمعناه: لا تنكح حتى تبلغ فتستأمر أي تستأذن. كذا في «المرقاة».