Kitab-i-Aqdas/Elder65

Indeed, in al-Bayan He made the consent of the two parties the condition (for marriage). Since We desired love and affection and the union of the creatures, We made (marriage) dependent on the consent of the parents in addition to the two of them (the bride and groom), [note 1] lest there occur rancour and hatred. And We have other aims and so is the matter decided.