Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - A recent online video featuring an Islamic scholar has shed light on the intricate aspects of Islamic marriage law, particularly concerning the concept of 'kufu' or compatibility, and unions involving descendants of the Prophet Muhammad, known as Syarifah. The scholar addressed questions regarding the preferred marital pairings within the Islamic tradition. During the discussion, the scholar clarified that while there is a traditional preference for Syarifah (female descendants of the Prophet) to marry Syed (male descendants of the Prophet), the validity of a marriage ultimately hinges on the consent of the Syarifah herself. He elaborated that if a Syarifah willingly chooses to marry a non-Syed, the marriage is considered valid under Islamic law, provided all other conditions for a valid marriage are met. "There is a chapter in Islamic jurisprudence, often less studied, called 'kufu', which means compatibility," explained the scholar. "This principle dictates that a father cannot force his daughter to marry someone she is not compatible with. Similarly, if a Syarifah consents to marry a non-Syed, the marriage is valid, as long as it is officiated by her guardian (wali mujbir), such as her father or paternal grandfather." The scholar further noted that while some scholars hold differing views on the marriage of a Syarifah to a non-Syed, the prevailing opinion allows for such unions if the woman agrees. "When there is a difference of opinion among scholars, the law becomes broad, and there is no need to narrow it," he concluded, emphasizing the importance of individual choice and welfare within the framework of Islamic teachings.
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