In the classical Hanafi order of guardianship in marriage for a person who had not attained puberty,…
Classical Hanafi doctrine gave the father first priority in marriage guardianship. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 separately defines a child for marriage and…
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In the classical Hanafi order of guardianship in marriage for a person who had not attained puberty, who ranked first?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
Classical Hanafi doctrine gave the father first priority in marriage guardianship. The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 2006 separately defines a child for marriage and provides consequences for child marriage.
Option feedback
Option A
The mother did not precede the father in the classical order.
Option B
The maternal grandmother did not precede the father.
Option C
The maternal uncle did not precede the father.
Option D
The father ranked first in the classical order.
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