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Is delaying a child's marriage because of family reputation appropriate?

Family reputation alone should not become an excuse for unreasonable delay or preventing a suitable marriage.

What Islam teaches

Islam encourages lawful marriage and warns against allowing social pride and unnecessary obstacles to interfere with family life.

What you can consider

Evaluate practical readiness honestly. Do not make the couple's future dependent on satisfying every relative's expectations.

Qur'an 24:32.

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