My parents are forcing me to get married to someone I don't want to marry. They say they will no longer pay for my education if I don't get married. What should I do?
My parents are forcing me to get married to someone I don't want to marry. They say they will no longer pay for my education if I don't get married. What should I do?
Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 1 year ago
Bismihi ta'ala
Your parents cannot force you to marry anyone. Islamically, it will not be a valid nikah marriage as well.
If they are threatening you with such things like not funding your education, then let it be, but you should not give in to marrying someone you do not wish to marry.
Speak to an elder in your family, or your local scholar, so they are able to address this with your parents, as long as you are safe. If you feel unsafe, then you must make measures to secure your safety.
This kind of behaviour from parents is completely unacceptable, oppressive, and anyone around you who knows of it must help you.
With prayers for your success.