August 21, 2026
7 mins
Is a Secret Nikah Without My Father’s Consent Valid?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question When I was younger, I entered into a secret nikah online. A Hanafi shaykh acted as my wali, even though my father was alive and unaware. Later, my parents refused the marriage. I eventually accepted the majority view that a wali is required, but since the man followed the […]