Marrying a girl of my choice

Assalaamu Alaikum

A year back i was attracted to a girl ,we started talking on general basis and when i told my parents to get me married to her they have stopped talking to me and excluded me and divided the house and wealth among other siblings by giving them gifts. the only reason they give for not marrying her is that she doesn’t do proper hijab.

Answer

Assalaamu Alaikum

Respected Brother.

There are two issues that arise from your question.

A far as the lady who you are interested in, the fact that she does not wear proper Hijab is a valid concern. Your parents are within their rights and correct in advising you against such a lady since observing Hijab is an instruction of the Shariah. In  matters where the parents' concerns are based on the Shariah and what they instruct you to do is permissible , you as the son have a duty to obey them.

The seperate issue is how they have responded. The parents have gone overboard, which is a form of injustice. Even if you do not obey them or conform to their wishes, they are still obliged to treat you fairly. They have no right to exclude you. They should repent from their injustice and mend their relationship with you.

 

And Allah Ta'ala knows best.