Q: My real sister has proposed for her son the hand of her husband’s niece. The parents of girl are not agreeing for the reason that their elder daughter is not married as yet. My nephew and niece has developed liking towards each other and insist getting married to each other. Is it allowed for girl to get married without the permission of her parents. I am afraid if they are not married soon it may lead to some unwanted results . Please enlighten me with the context of hadith if there is any way out. Jazakallah khaki ran

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A: The cultural practice that people must get married in a particular manner is baseless. It merely crates problems for couples. They should not get married in secret. If they are to commit zina, they should take the matter to the local mufti and discuss it with him.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.