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How should parents respond when their child rejects a proposal?

Parents should try to understand the reason rather than immediately treating rejection as disobedience.

What Islam teaches

Family relationships should be based on kindness, consultation and justice. A marriage decision has long-term consequences, so genuine concerns should be heard seriously.

What you can consider

Ask whether the concern is religious, personal, practical or based on misinformation. Discuss it calmly and seek trusted advice when needed.

Qur'an 42:38; Qur'an 49:11.

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