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Fatwa #545026 April 2002United Kingdom

they want me 2 get married 2 my cousin but i don't see him in that way

Question

salam, there's this guy i like & vice versa inshallah n hope 2 get married... 1 thing is that i don't no how 2 tell my mother i no she wouldn't mind but my brothers r v.strict & they want me 2 get married 2 my cousin but i don't see him in that way & i hope to get married 2 this guy i jst don't no wat 2 do plz could u help jazarkallah

Answer

Islam has permitted you to choose your own partner, provided he is a Muslim
and in your own social class. Explain to your family that you wish to
exercise this right and you want to marry someone else. Be polite with them
and explain your wishes.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
FATWA DEPT.

CHECKED AND APPROVED: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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