August 12. On this date in 1941, Shoghi Effendi stated that in the marriage of a Bahá'í to a non-Bahá'í, "the consent of the parents of both parties is required."

 

August 12. On this date in 1941, Shoghi Effendi stated that in the marriage of a Bahá'í to a non-Bahá'í, "the consent of the parents of both parties is required."

1240. Marriage to Non-Bahá'í, Consent of Parents of Both Parties Required

"Regarding the question whether it is necessary to obtain the consent of the parents of a non-Bahá'í participant in a marriage with a Bahá'í: As Bahá'u'lláh has stated that the consent of the parents of both parties is required in order to promote unity and avoid friction, and as the Aqdas does not specify any exceptions to this rule, the Guardian feels that under all circumstances the consent of the parents of both parties is required."

(From a letter written on behalf of the Guardian to the National Spiritual Assembly of the United States and Canada, August 12, 1941)