Can a person not marry from other than his relatives, is it mandatory for a Muslim man to marry amongst his own relatives and how far is it justified?
Answer:
(Fatwa: 93/93/M=1433)
According to Shariah, it is not mandatory and wajib to marry one’s relatives. One can marry other than one’s relatives. A man is free to marry where he wishes. It is better to marry to one’s suitable match.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta’ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband