Listening to one's parents

Q: I have a common issue. I want to get married to a girl but my parents don't want her. I love and respect my family but I really want to marry this girl. She is Muslim of course. What should I do?

A: Listen to your parents.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)