Who Can Be A Wali In Islam?
The wali is typically the father or, failing that, a paternal grandfather or brother of the bride. Typically a father, brother or husband (a mahram) or paternal grandfather is wali mujbir, or if there is no Muslim relative, a qadi may function as wali. An order of succession of various male relatives is often spelled out by jurists.
Who is a Wali? A Wali is generally the bride’s father. In case her father is not there, the role of Wali can be performed by her closest mahram such as her paternal grandfather, brother, paternal uncle or any male relative from her paternal side. If no one is available, the Kadi will assume the role of a Wali.
Who can be a wali in marriage according to Islam?
A woman must have a wali involved in her marriage according to Islam. But some conditions must exist in a person who is referred to as a wali (guardian) of a woman. A wali must be a male. A woman cannot give another woman in marriage. He must be a ‘Mukallaf’ meaning that he must have reached the age of puberty.
Who can be the wali of a woman’s Nikah?
Imam Ahmad said: For the woman’s nikah, the more eligible to be her wali is her father, then son, then brother, then the son of the brother, then the uncle (brother of father).
Who is a wali (guardian) of a woman?
But some conditions must exist in a person who is referred to as a wali (guardian) of a woman. A wali must be a male. A woman cannot give another woman in marriage. He must be a ‘Mukallaf’ meaning that he must have reached the age of puberty. A wali must be ‘Aakil’ meaning that he must be wise. He must be of the same deen (religion).
