ISLAMIC GUIDANCE ON MARRYING YOUNG DAUGHTERS: Avoiding Marriages to Elderly Men - Softcover

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Islamic Guidance on Marrying Young Daughters: Avoiding Marriages to Elderly Men

What guidance does Islamic scholarship provide regarding marriage, compatibility, consent, and the welfare of women?

Marriage in Islam is built upon principles of wisdom, compatibility, mutual respect, compassion, and the protection of the rights of both spouses. Yet throughout history, scholars have discussed the potential harm that may arise when these principles are ignored.

Inside this book, you will explore:

Classical scholarly discussions regarding large age differences in marriage

The importance of wisdom and compatibility when choosing a spouse

The potential consequences of marriages where emotional and physical compatibility is ignored

The rights of women to consider attraction and suitability in marriage

The importance of consent and the welfare of women

Statements attributed to scholars from the Hanbali, Hanafi, and Shafi'i schools of jurisprudence

The discussion surrounding the marriage of ʿĀʾishah (ra) to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

The marriage of ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb (ra) and Umm Kulthūm (ra)

Prophetic guidance concerning suitability and marriage compatibility

The responsibilities of parents and guardians when making decisions affecting their daughters' lives

The book presents the view that marriage should not be approached merely as a social arrangement, but as a serious lifelong commitment in which the welfare, dignity, happiness, rights, and legitimate needs of both spouses must be considered. It highlights scholarly arguments concerning compatibility, mutual satisfaction, consent, and the potential harm that may result from unsuitable or coercive marriage arrangements.

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