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Is a marriage without a wali valid?

According to the Shafi'i, Maliki and Hanbali schools, a marriage without a wali is invalid.
The Prophet ﷺ said: "There is no marriage except with a wali." He also said that any woman who marries without her wali's permission, her marriage is void. The wali's role is to protect the woman's interests, not to dominate her. If a woman has no wali by lineage, or the wali refuses without a Shariah reason, the right passes to a judge-guardian (wali hakim) appointed by the religious authority. In Malaysia, the marriage of a Muslim woman without a valid wali will not be registered. See The marriage guardian (wali).

Difference among the schools. The Hanafi school allows an adult woman of sound mind to marry herself to a compatible partner, but Islamic family law in Malaysia follows the majority view, which requires a wali.

Sources

Sunan Abu Dawud 2085 (sahih)Jami' at-Tirmidhi 1101 (sahih)Sunan Abu Dawud 2083 (sahih)Jami' at-Tirmidhi 1102 (hasan)

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This answer is general reference, not a fatwa. For your situation, consult the religious affairs office, a Syarie lawyer or your state Syariah Court.

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