My parents wish that I go to abroad and settle thereby with my spouse they are searching a guy if this kind who will settle abroad but I don't want to live my life in a foreign country but they are not listening to me instead they think that I'm becoming disrectful and admant and I'm a bad child it is as if I can't have an opinion regarding my own life in such situation what should I do ?

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad () is His Slave and Messenger.

Your parents do not have the right to force you to marry a man and travel with him to settle outside your country against your will. The scholars have stated that parents do not have the right to compel their child to marry someone they do not want.

Ibn Taymiyyah said in Majmūʿ Al-Fatāwā: “Neither parent has the right to force their child to marry someone they do not want. If the child refuses, they are not considered disobedient. If no one has the right to force a person to eat something they dislike while they are able to eat what they prefer, then marriage is even more deserving of this ruling. Eating something disliked brings discomfort for a short time, whereas living with a disliked spouse causes ongoing harm.” End quote.

The point of this statement is that if a parent does not have the right to force their child to eat food they dislike – and the child is not considered disobedient for refusing – then likewise, a daughter cannot be forced by her father into matters that are personal to her, such as marriage.

Your parents should not refuse to listen to you or speak badly of you simply because you did not agree with their request.

One of the most important things we advise you is to try to convince your parents of your view with gentleness and kindness. You may also seek the help of righteous and respected individuals who have influence with your parents, so they can help explain your position or reach a mutual understanding that serves your best interest.

At the same time, if you are able to fulfill your parents’ wishes without any harm coming to you, then you should do so.

Allah Knows best