Muslims are often accused of forcing their daughters into marriage

Islamic law requires that females must give their permission before they are married. Prophet Muhammad {pbuh) said, "The permission of virgins should be taken and their silence is their consent. On one occasion a woman came to the Prophet (pbuh) and informed him that her father had married her off without her permission. He offered to annul her marriage; however, she did not accept his offer saying that she only wanted to confirm her right. A previously married woman has the right to choose for herself.

Muslims are encouraged to help their children find suitable marital partners since males and females are raised separately in society. Women are spared having to look for their own mates.

From a Western perspective, where teenagers are often required to leave home and go out to work and look after themselves, it would seem ludicrous for parents to later on suggest whom they should many.