A-oothu billaahi minash-shaytaawnir-rajeem. Bismillaahir-Rahmaanir-Raheem. Was-sawlaatu was-salaamu 'alaa ashrafil ambiyaa-e wal mursaleen, Nabiyyinaa Muhammadan wa 'alaa aalihe wa ashaabihe ajma'een:
Wa ba'd:
My question is regarding the 'waleeship' of reverted muslimaat, who have no male muslim relatives. Who is responsible for these women, for instance, when they want to get married? I was told the eemaam was responsible, but was given no proof for that. Also, if the eemaam is known to be upon deviation (far from the manhaj of the Salafus- Saawlih), is very lax in protecting and looking out for the interest of the women under his charge and has a track record of giving incorrect advice, what choice does the sister have in this case?
Can she entrust her gaurdianship to a brother upon the correct manhaj or must she remain under the charge of the eemaam?
Also, what is the exact role of a non-mahraam walee and what are the rules regarding his relationship to the sister (ex. Can they be alone together?)?
I would be very grateful, Insha'Allah for a response to these questions and may Allah reward you with Khayr. Aameen
Barakallaahu feekum was salawaatu was-salaamu 'alaa nabiyyinaa Muhammad.
Isha-Allah call one of the established da'wa centers and see if they can help you in your situation- Darul-Hadith wal'Athar in Philly -215-471-0913 or even call Troid or SalafiPublications in UK. Go to their websites for the phone numbers.