My uncle does not want me to get married at all. What does Islam say in this situation?

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

In principle, Shariah permits an adult male/female to make an independent choice in marriage. He/she does not require the approval of parents or guardians for the validity of the marriage. [1]

If you are an adult, you have the right to express your choice to whom you would like to marry.

However, one must also understand that the purpose of marriage is to attain peace, tranquillity and happiness.

Allah Ta’āla says:

{وَمِنْ آيَاتِهِ أَنْ خَلَقَ لَكُمْ مِنْ أَنْفُسِكُمْ أَزْوَاجًا لِتَسْكُنُوا إِلَيْهَا وَجَعَلَ بَيْنَكُمْ مَوَدَّةً وَرَحْمَةً إِنَّ فِي ذَلِكَ لَآيَاتٍ لِقَوْمٍ يَتَفَكَّرُونَ} [الروم: 21] 

Translation: And among His signs that He has created spouses for you from yourselves, so that you may find solace (peace and rest) with her and He has placed love and kindness between you. Surely in this there are signs for people who contemplate (people who have sight). 

In order to ensure that one lives a blissful marriage, it is essential that one earns the happiness of one’s parents and guardians.

It is not appropriate for your uncle to not allow you to get married if he does not have any valid reason for that.

You should identify an influential person and confide in him and request him to intervene and discuss the issue with your uncle. And make him understand your wish to get married. If he does not accept, use your Shari’ right and proceed to marry.

And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Rabiul Islam

Student Darul Iftaa
Detroit, Michigan, USA 

Checked and Approved by,
Mufti Ebrahim Desai.