Question 1477) - A woman married and became a widow. Must her guardian ask her permission if he wishes to get her married a second time?

A: It is necessary for him to ask her and it is also necessary for her to give verbally consent. Her silence, laugh or cry will not suffice as consent.*

* The Nabi (S.A.W) said, Do not get a widow married until her order has been asked. Do not get a virgin married until her consent has been asked." They asked, "Ya Rasulallaah! How is her consent?" He replied, "If she keeps quiet." [al-Bukhari and Muslim]

~ al-Quduri ~