Is a father's marriage contract of his adult daughter to his male slave permissible?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The marriage contract performed by a father marrying his adult daughter to his male slave is not permissible unless the daughter consents. This restriction is imposed because the male slave is generally not considered an equal match (kafi') for the adult daughter.

Supporting text

Two legal opinions exist regarding this matter, mirroring other related discussions.