Performing nikaah in the absence of one's parents

Q: Is it permissible in Islam to perform nikaah without the presence of parents and family but to have only friends present to act as witnesses, etc?

A: If the nikaah is performed in this manner, the nikaah will be valid.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)