What is the guidance regarding those who disapprove of an older man marrying a young girl on the grounds that she cannot bear responsibility?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, we often hear about the prevention and disapproval of early marriage for young people, where some hold the view that young women and young men should not be married because they cannot bear responsibility.
Answer:
It is permissible for an older man to marry a young girl if he is suitable for her; there is nothing wrong with that, and this is part of her right.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, we often hear about the prevention and disapproval of early marriage for young people, where some hold the view that young women and young men should not be married because they cannot bear responsibility.
Answer:
It is permissible for an older man to marry a young girl if he is suitable for her; there is nothing wrong with that, and this is part of her right.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [1771 -2802] ما التوجيه حول من ينكر زواج الكبير بالصغيرة بحجة عدم تحملها للمسئولية؟ - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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