How does Muslim arranged marriage work?

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Yes, we are allowed to choose our future husband. The guardian of the girl, whether her father, brother or uncle plays an important role in her marriage.BUT no matter what, this does not allow them to force their choice on her against her wishes. She is free to accept or reject or make her own choice.

A woman came to the prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) and complained: "My father has forced me to marry my cousin in order to raise his own status. The prophet told her that she is free to dissolve this marriage and choose whoever she wished to marry. She replied "I accept my father's choice, but my aim was to let the women know that fathers have no right to interfere in the marraige" (Ahmad, An-Nasa's and Ibn Majah)