Is it valid for a slave to appoint an agent to accept marriage (Qabul)?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Agency

Book 19 · Issue 7 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

It is valid for a slave to appoint an agent to accept marriage because he is among those who may accept it for himself. This remains contingent upon the master's permission so that the master may consent to the attachment of ensuing rights upon him.