Islam generally promotes marriage at a young age. The age of marriage varies depending on country, culture, and family, but is typically around 18 for boys and 16 for girls. The Quran says that “your women are a tilth for you (to cultivate) so go to your tilth as ye will”, and this is often interpreted as a religious duty for men to marry. Some Islamic scholars view celibacy as strongly discouraged.<\/p>\n
There is no set age for marriage in Islam, as long as both parties are considered legally competent to consent to the marriage contract. However, it is generally recommended that Muslim males reach the age of puberty before getting married, and Muslim females reach the age of puberty or beyond before getting married.<\/p>\n
There is no clear consensus on the minimum age of marriage in Islam. Some scholars argue that the minimum age should be 18, while others argue that it is permissible for girls to marry at a younger age, as long as they have reached puberty. The Prophet Muhammad married Aishah when she was six years old, and consummated the marriage when she reached puberty at the age of nine. This practice is often cited as evidence that it is permissible for girls to marry at a young age. However, there is significant debate among scholars about whether or not this practice is binding on Muslims today.<\/p>\n
The survey found that most people believe that three to five years is an acceptable age gap between a husband and wife. This is likely because people want their partner to be at a similar stage in life, and three to five years is not a large enough age difference to cause major life discrepancies.<\/p>\n