Fatwa: # 19250
Category: Marriage
Country: Myanmar
Date: 5th May 2011

Title

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

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

Daruliftaa
35 Candella Rd, Durban, South Africa

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