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Is a large age difference a problem in marriage?

A large age difference is not automatically a reason for rejecting a marriage, but practical compatibility should be considered carefully.

What Islam teaches

Islam does not establish one universal age difference that makes a marriage valid or invalid. Suitability and mutual rights remain important.

What you can consider

Consider maturity, health, future plans, children, lifestyle and expectations rather than focusing only on the number of years between spouses.

Qur'an 30:21; Qur'an 49:13.

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