Should I Agree If My Parents Choose a Spouse for Me? – Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Should I Agree If My Parents Choose a Spouse for Me?

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani advises on whether one should agree to a spouse chosen by their parents, emphasizing the importance of personal consent and compatibility. He discusses balancing respect for parents with ensuring mutual suitability and happiness in marriage.

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.