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Is it permitted to marry a girl who's 3 years older than me when I am 23?

· 2 Jumada II 1432 AH1 min readFatwa 19251English

Question

Is it permitted to marry a girl who's 3 years older than me when I am 23?

Answer

Assalāmu `alaikum Warahmatullāhi Wabrakatuh,

It is permissible to marry a girl older than you. Marriage has many challenges and sensitivities. One should exercise caution in making a decision in marriage. Consult with appropriate people as well as make Istakhara.

And Allah Ta'āla Knows Best,

Muftī Ebrahim Desai

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