It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "A previously married woman has more right over herself than her guardian, and the virgin's permission will be sought, and her permission is her silence."

It is narrated from Sa'id bin al-Musayyib that Sayyiduna Umar, may Allah be pleased with him, said: A woman should not be married except with the permission of her guardian, or with the permission of an intelligent person from her family, or with the permission of the ruler.

Hazrat Qasim bin Muhammad and Salim bin Abdullah used to marry off their virgin daughters, and they did not ask them.

Imam Malik, may Allah have mercy on him, said: In our view, the same ruling applies to virgin women.

Imam Malik, may Allah have mercy on him, said: A virgin does not have disposal over her wealth until she enters her husband's house and her condition becomes known.

Imam Malik (may Allah have mercy on him) was informed that Hazrat Qasim bin Muhammad, Salim bin Abdullah, and Sulaiman bin Yasar used to say: If a virgin woman’s marriage is contracted by her father without her permission, then her marriage becomes binding.