The Islamic term for a legal guardian, especially for a minor or a woman in marriage, is:
Q1. The Islamic term for a legal guardian, especially for a minor or a woman in marriage, is:
Answer: Wali
Explanation: "Wali" in Islamic law refers to the legal guardian who is required to give consent in a marriage contract on behalf of a woman, particularly important in the Shafi'i, Maliki, and Hanbali schools.