Can the guardian (*Wali*) marry off a non-speaking adult?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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Primary text

The guardian is not to marry off a non-speaking person if they are mature (adult). This is because muteness does not necessitate guardianship or legal restriction (*Hajr*); rather, it is treated similarly to deafness.