Without parents approval

Hello everyone,
there’s a problem.I and this guy know each other for the last 2 years,and we want to get married to each other,but the problem is our parents,especially his mom doesn’t approve of this,because she wants him to get married to someone of her choice.After having tried many a times,she still doesn’t approve.Since his mom isn’t agreeing so that’s why my parents don’t approve of this as well.Now he tells me that we both should get married without parents’ approval?Will that be right?Should that be done?
What would you people advice?

Thanks in advance

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dont elope. you will not get any peace in rest of your life if both of you get married without your parents consent.
and you will be cursed and no one will trust you and your faithfulness as a wife, for the rest of your life.

peace.
May ALLAH SWT be with your.

ps. ** And man prays for evil like the way he seeks goodness; and man is very hasty.**

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^Why would she be cursed, and not him? Or why would her faith be at risk?

I'm just wondering.

Girlie: Judging by other threads of girls in similar situations, I would be scared to do something like that. Will you be living with the inlaws?

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^ she is the one asking opinions, and not him. so i have to respond in respect to her. we all are accountable and responsible for our deeds and not for others. so i have to give an answer what she should think about. it is indeed a mutual step but since its easier to blame poor therefore she is most probably get to face more than him.

there is no doubt that such practices are bad (i mean blame the girl only) but this is how desi society has developed into. you cant change it in a day, but what u can do is transfer lessons of "respecting every women" to your sons.

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Girlie, if you’ve been with him for two years, you obviously trust him. And you’ve considered eloping because you asked about it. Maybe you guys should ask an Imam, that’s what I would do.

If it’s been two years and his mom still hasn’t approved, chances are she’s probably not going to. Why can’t he convince her? Doesn’t she want her son to be happy?

(Honestly, I want to say I would elope if I were in your situation, but I probably wouldn’t because I’m a wuss :bummer:)

Running away is never the solution to any problem, i know many a tale where this has happened i.e one set of parents is dead against the union, often prompting the other side to feel the same.

many of those cases have been resolved when the party wanting to get married have stuck to thier wishes and convinced the parents to agree, may seem like an uphill task, but there are ways around it.

He needs to do a lot of work in convincing his mother and getting her on his side, you run away and get married, this "scar" will remain with you forever, you will always be know as the "one that ran away".

No parent deserve this kind of humiliation, your B/f needs to change the course of action if he really wants to spend the rest of his life with you.

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Don't run away it will break your mum's heart.

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Well even if you guys get married your parents will be ok with it sooner or later . Its your and his life , not your parents . Its your right that either you can surrender it to your parents or use it yourself . Its entirely your own choice . Good luck . :k:

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Agree with Aishaaa2.1, try and talk to an imam or at least a sympathetic elder or family member to talk sense into her. If you two really love each other keep trying and be patient, tell him to keep telling his Mum how serious he is about u, I know some parents think when their kids meet someone it’s not serious and it will soon be forgotten so she has to be convinced that u two are determined to be together and she can’t just act like you are not in the picture.. Running away might seem like the ‘easy’ solution now but honestly think of all the headache you’d have to deal with when u get back and if his Mum is against the two of u now things will be 100x worse if u elope. I know some couples do it as they have no other way of being together but it should be the absolute last resort imo..

My Mum was dead against my brother’s engagement but he kept telling her how much he loved the girl and how miserable he would be if he couldn’t marry her. He often ended up in tears over it and my Mum soon backed down, she still isn’t 100% happy but I expect as she gets to know the girl more and more she’ll become happier.. My Dad supported my brother so that helped as well, if he didn’t have anyone older to stick up for him who knows what would have happened in the end..

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Girlie, I would say 100% do NOT run off and get married without your parents permission. I have heard in such cases, if the girl's father (or other wali) does NOT give permission for his daughter to marry a man WITHOUT REASONABLE JUSTIFICATION then she can ask her local imam to assess and give permission.

In any case, even if you do get permission from a secondary wali, (or YOU MAY EVEN AGREE THAT YOUR DAD HAS JUSTIFICATION FOR WITHOLDING PERMISSION and therefore think twice) the fact remains that the guy's parents don't want you. If u do marry, it's not likely that they will change their opinion of you afterwards.

I have seen 3 couples elope and marry, all 3 of these couples find married life is NOT the bed of roses they thought it would be in the early heady days of romance. Some of these couples have the WORST marriage but only stay together bcos one or both of their families have foresaken them.

Don't do this without your parents permission, after u get married there are alot of issues that come up and sometimes u will need your family. They will be very hurt if u do that.

If I were in that situation, I would pray that the outcome is the best for both of us and our families.

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Elope :k: when parents have no reasonable cause for objection, there is no need for permission. Just keep in mind she will be on his arse for the rest of his life to leave you. That’s how chichoray people can be..

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big fat NO.

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Go on and on about getting married to him 24/7 infront of ur pasrents eventually they will give up

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Those people who suggest not to get married without parents' approval,then should we give up infront of our parents,and let go of each other?

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Do it.

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Don't elope but also don't give up. Persistence is the key.
Ask the guy to keep trying to convince his mom, get support from other elders in the family first and keep trying. Don't give up so quickly.

Nothing to be confused about, listen forget parents approval at least get one parent on your side before you get married to him. This way you will have more leverage when arguing your point of view in front of the parent that does not agree with you. Parents love us and want us to be happy.

From what I gather, your parents said no because of the attitude of his mother. Convince your parents this is not the case. How old are you? Is it imperative to get married right away? Like MKD said, talk about marriage to him with your mother from time to time and do not give up. Mothers are usually the ones who can understand their children better and give up quickly but in this case you can target your father. Daughters are fathers soft spots. Tell him how much you love this guy and getting married to him would mean the world to you. If he sees how happy you are I am sure he will accept it and then it will be easier to convince your mother.

At the same time while you are doing this, ask him to do the same thing at his home. I did not gather in your post whether his father is against it or not. If he is neutral then it is good opportunity for him to get his father on his side. Once his father is with the son, mother will oblige too. Get married to him, with approval and love because that is the way to go. Not saying you should not get married to him. Just wait it out a bit and have patience.

After all, it is your life and if you have been with each other for 2 years and you do love him and trust him enough to contemplate marriage with him then you should be strong enough to let your love for him be known to other people and make other people realise the fact and give their blessings.

If you will run away or elope then you have already done something which will piss both your parents and his parents off. If you run away or elope then you will have to start from negative to go to break even and then in to profit.

Elopement: Girl is in negative and has to work hard in getting relations good enough with her in laws to get to neutral or break even.

With Blessing even though it is just one side blessing or both side just one parent blessing: Break even point achieved, girl is neutral and just has to work to improve relations with one parent with the added advantage of having blessings and support of her parents.

With full blessings: Profit achieved and whatever hard work and effort that she puts in to the relationship with her in laws will go profit to profit, green to green (hopefully iA).

***:eek:

:hayaa:


thats the best answer! if both of you know you gonna be with eachother for life then whats wrong with this option? and i think its the best one.

both parents will budge one day after seeing your persistence !

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Please dont elope, it will not solve anything, infact it will make the boys parents

hate u more, and your parents will be heartbroken.

Insha-allah everything will work out, just be patient, and keep each other strong.