Is it permissible to conduct the marriage formula in a language that the woman understands, such as English, if she does not know Arabic?
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Peace be upon you. According to Grand Ayatollah Sistani, it is necessary to perform the marriage proposal and acceptance in Arabic if one is capable of doing so. However, if the person is unable to use Arabic, it is sufficient to use another language that conveys the meaning of marriage and wedlock, provided that the woman consents to the contract. Additionally, it is permissible to appoint someone else to perform the marriage if needed. According to Grand Ayatollah Khamenei, it is also preferable to use Arabic for the proposal and acceptance, but if one cannot do so, it is acceptable to use another language as long as the meaning is equivalent to the Arabic expression. The woman's consent to the contract is a requirement. May you be successful in all good deeds.