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647 My problem is that I love a Shia girl and I’m a Sunni. We love each other very much and want to do Nikha. She loves me too but her parents are forcing her to marry with another boy. She has been kept lock in her home for more then 80 days now. We want to do Nikha.

Is it possible to do Nikha on phone? Also if we do Nikha without the permission of our parents what will be the procedure because her family is not supporting her and there will be no witness from her side.
Decisions regarding a marriage partner constitute one of the most important acts one performs in his/her lifetime. The Prophet (S.A.W) was reported to have said that when a person gets married, he is safeguarding half of his faith.

For a man or woman, the religious background and level of piety is of paramount importance when finding a marriage partner. In a Hadith the Prophet (S.A.W) told his followers that of the many factors people consider when finding a suitable partner are; beauty, religion, lineage, wealth and religion. Out of these religion is of paramount importance.

On this basis, it is wrong for a man to marry a Shia woman, who have distorted and incorrect beliefs about the Prophet (S.A.W), and his beloved companions (R.A). The same applies to any religious sects that hold heretic and incorrect doctrines about Allah (S.W.T), His Messenger (S.A.W) and His Shariah.

As for Nikah on the phone and permission is concerned

This is not prohibited but neither is advisable. A Nikah can not simply be performed with all parties on the telephone. A Nikah is to announce that the marriage of 2 people is being performed and therefore a ceremony is held. A mode of communication such as telephone or video conferencing can be used where the bride and groom are away and can not be present for legitimate reasons and a representative (Wakil) has in person taken permission from the bride in presence of 2 male Muslim adult witnesses and he is present to represent her in person while she is present on the phone (or video link) to constitute a Nikah. However many Sunnahs of the Nikah will not be able to be performed in this situation.

Where there are family or other issues then a telephone Nikah would not be advisable. One must consult a local Imam in person to seek guidance.

Also as for your question regarding, Nikha without the permission of our parents what will be the procedure because her family is not supporting her and there will be no witness from her side?

Two Muslim witnesses are required. Both the parties to marriage have to be adults and may need a representative if they are younger then the local law age to give consent in marriage i.e. in United Kingdom this is 16 years with Guardians’ permission and 18 to make an unrestricted marital contract. It is not an obligation to seek the parents or family’s permission, however it is highly recommended as their blessings and Dua’s will help the start of a new life together.
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