ANSWER:

No, he cannot be her wali. Look for a Muslim in her family from her father’s side and he would become her wali. If there is no one like that, then the muslim judge becomes her wali.

Sheikh, I wanted to know if a non-practising muslim father is considered to be a Wali or not? Can in this case a nikah be valid and is a consent still needed? Please, if possible, provide the ruling and reference.

I belong to hardcore barelvi family and now family is looking for bride obviously criteria is hardcore barelvi beliefs.my question is if girl is not into shirk? asi enquired she is not into shirk but her father is 1000% ya ghous al madad & grave worshipper types. if i marry this girl can her “mushrik” father be her wali?is nikah valid?or should renew marriage with city qazi as her wali?

Fiqh of Marriage, Invalid Marriages, Marriage Contract | May 17, 2022 9:22 am
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