‘Aḍl is a crime against women and against society as a whole, for it leads to moral deviation and social problems. Many women in need of marriage, prevented fro

Thus, it is obligatory upon society to denounce those who withhold marriage from women under their care, to admonish them with the Qur'ān and the Sunnah, and if they persist, groups of righteous people must stand to defend the wronged women, submit their complaints to the courts, and remove guardianship from those who act unjustly. In conclusion, we advise the women who are victims of ‘aḍl to remain patient and gentle with their parents as much as possible. The rights of one’s parents are immense, and the relationship between a daughter and her parents should never descend into hostility or resentment. Endurance is greatly rewarded, and the recompense for patience knows no bounds. We ask Allāh the Almighty to grant insight to guardians, to make them aware of their ignorance and wrongdoing toward the women entrusted to their care, and to inspire them to fear Him regarding those women. And Allāh knows best. Written and compiled by Abu Furayhan Jamal ibn Furayhan Al-Harithi Saturday, 21 Jumada Al-Akhirah, 1435 AH