Answer:
(Fatwa: 1367/1183=B/1429)
What your sister says is right; you can nod your approval for the proposal. The rumours which are creating ill-thinking are baseless. On the other hand, a mature girl has right to get herself married with her choice. You had better perform istikharah.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband
