Heavenly Jewels

consent ofthe Wali then for it to be done,it is a condition that the man she has made Nikah to is her Kufu (equal and match). Meaning he should not be less then the woman in Nasab (family heritage), occupation, wealth, religion or manners that ifNikah made with him is implaced, i t would cause embarrassment t o her family and guardians. Yes, i f the woman is Baaligh, sound in mind ands makes Nikah to her Kufuwithout taking permission of her guardians, then the marriage will be correct. (Durre-Mukhtaar) Rule- A girl can become Baaligh when she is at least 9 years old and the maximum period is 1 5 years. During this time, if signs ofmaturity are found then she is a Baaligh, otherwise when 1 5 years pass, she will be considered in the order of a Baaligh even if no signs of maturity are visible. (GeneralBook:,) Rule- I n Nikah, a Wakeel (proc u ra to r)can be from both sides or from one. KUFU Kufu (compatability, suitability) is implaced by the Shariah to level the imbalances of mankind throughout the ages so that marriage remains the foundation ofan equal and fair society. Rule- The man who a woman intends to make Nikah with should not be less than her in Nasab, Mazhab, character or profession so that the marriage is not a point ofembarrassment for her family and guardians in this world. Rule- Kufu in Mazhab (religion) means that the match of a Deendaar Allah � fearing Muslim is not a Faasiqa Muslim women or vice versa as the transgression is a reason for worldly shame. (Durre-Mukhtaar) Note - When this is the Hukm ofKufu regarding a Faasiq Muslim, then the rule ofKufu regarding Mushriks, Kaafirs, Bud Mazhabs (followers of deviant sects whose beliefs are Kufi� e.g. Wahaabies, Shias, Qaadianis, etc) can easily be understood. They are not the Kufu of muslims and marriage with them is prohibited. This is totally in light of 1 92