Wali mujbir

from arab

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agama
Abstract Concept
From arab

Definition

A legal guardian in Islamic law authorized to marry off a ward without her prior consent.

Etymology

Borrowed from the Arabic 'wali' (guardian) and 'mujbir' (one who compels). This term is absorbed from classical Islamic jurisprudence, referring to a guardian who holds the legal authority to marry off a daughter without her direct consent.

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