Question Summary:
Can parents prevent their daughter from marrying a particular man?

Question Detail:

The parents of the girl have a responsibility to protect her from any possible dangers in life. If they feel that her life with the boy will be against her interest, they can stop her. However, being an adult if she differs with her family and secretly marries, her marriage will be valid. We advise […]

Answer :

The parents of the girl have a responsibility to protect her from any possible dangers in life. If they feel that her life with the boy will be against her interest, they can stop her. However, being an adult if she differs with her family and secretly marries, her marriage will be valid. We advise that one also seek advice through Istikhaara (seek divine guidance): http://www.alinaam.org.za/isinfo/istikhaara.htm

By Mufti Ebrahim Desai