Is masculinity a prerequisite for exercising guardianship over marriage?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 7 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

Masculinity is a required condition for guardianship according to all scholars, as completeness is considered necessary for it. Women are deemed deficient and less capable of sound judgment regarding their own affairs, so it is more fitting that they do not possess guardianship over others.