This Q&A addresses specific rulings related to the marriage of a virgin daughter as mentioned by Sayyid Sistani in the jurisprudence for expatriates. The questions focus on the implications of certain phrases and the differences between a father's withdrawal from involvement in his daughter's marriage and the lifting of his guardianship.
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Regarding your first question:
A- This condition refers to the three preceding sentences.
B- Yes, it specifically refers to sexual need.
C- The term (actually) means that this need must be present at this moment. If this need is not currently present, but may arise in the future after months or years, then it is not permissible to proceed with her marriage without the consent of one of her guardians unless this need arises.
As for your second question:
(The father withdrawing from involvement in his daughter's marriage) means he refrains from interfering in her marriage matters.
(Lifting his guardianship) is not explicitly mentioned in (Minhaj al-Salihin) or (Selected Issues), but it appears in the book (Jurisprudence for Expatriates) and in one of the inquiries, followed by the clarification: (Consider her independent in her decisions after reaching eighteen years of age, as is the case in some European or American countries). Here, it means that the father has allowed his daughter to marry whom she wishes, and she is permitted to marry at that point.
Important Note: This discussion pertains specifically to the father's withdrawal from permanent marriage, while for temporary marriage, even in the mentioned cases, it is strongly recommended that she does not marry without the permission of her father or grandfather.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Part Three – On Marriage Guardians – Issue 69 + Short Messages for Legal Inquiries - Qom Office: 1.