Ruling on Authorizing Someone Who Insults Religion in the Marriage Contract

Question
The son is in the UAE and the father is in Jordan, and the son wants to get married. Is it permissible for the son to authorize the father to contract the marriage, knowing that he does not pray and insults religion?
Answer

I say, and with God's success: The authorization for marriage is permissible, even in this case, and God knows best.

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