Issues related to munakahat

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Issue 1: Breach of contract to Marry
Issue 2: Marriage Without the Consent of a Wali

Marriage is a sacred bond prescribed in Islam to legalize the relationship between a man and a woman, as well as to ensure the continuation of human lineage in an orderly and dignified manner. It is not merely a social contract, but also an act of worship that carries spiritual, social, and legal implications (Al-Qaradawi, 1998). In Islam, marriage is seen as a means to preserve dignity, honor, and social harmony, as advocated by the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) in his saying narrated `Abdullah: We were with the Prophet (ﷺ) while we were young and had no wealth. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "O young people! Whoever among you is able to marry, let him marry, for it helps him lower his gaze and guard his modesty (private parts from unlawful sexual acts) and whoever is not able to marry should fast, as fasting diminishes his sexual power." However, there are several emerging issues and points of confusion within the community regarding marriage, such as breach of contract to marry and marriage without consent of wali. A breach of contract to marry arises when an individual who has made a clear promise or engagement to marry fails to fulfil that promise without reasonable justification and marriage without consent of wali is a marriage that conducted without the approval or presence of a wali. Both issues must be taken seriously by the relevant authorities to prevent misunderstanding and uncertainty among the public.