Marrying older women
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Question
Is there anything wrong if a man marries a women older than him?
Answer
In the Name of Allah, with blessings and peace on the Messenger of Allah
Walaikum assalam wa rahmatullah,
I pray that this finds you well, and in the best of health and spirits. May Allah grant you all good and success in this life and the next.
There is nothing wrong with marrying older women. In fact, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) himself was first married to Khadija (Allah be pleased with her), who was 14 years older than him.
The main criteria are religion, character, and compatibility. Please search SunniPath Answers (http://qa.sunnipath.com) for related answers.
And Allah alone gives success.
Faraz Rabbani
This answer was published by SunniPath and is preserved as written. Rulings can depend on circumstances; for your own situation, consult a qualified scholar.
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