Question 2058: Can a virgin who marries validly according to her tradition allow someone who follows a different authority to marry her?

Question

The question discusses whether a virgin, who has married according to her own religious authority, can have someone who follows a different authority marry her without her guardian's permission. [AR_ID:5843]

Answer 1

Peace be upon you. According to Grand Ayatollah Khamenei, it is necessary to have the permission of her guardian (father or paternal grandfather) for her marriage, even in this case. On the other hand, Grand Ayatollah Sistani states that if the first marriage was valid according to her tradition, she may marry again without the permission of her father or grandfather. May you be successful in all good.