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**Hankie** · 06-06-2012, 11:08 PM

اَلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَا تُهُ

As far as I know, a girl can get married at any age so long as she has the permission of her legal guardian. Marriage without the consent of her guardian will be considered if she has past puberty, yet she should not do this.

If she is married without consent before puberty, then as soon as she hits puberty she has the choice to continue with the marriage or annul the marriage, and if she is married without consent after puberty, the marriage is not considered.

All of the above is what I think is correct according to the Hanafi madh-hab, but please do not take my word for it alone. Wait for confirmation from an 'Aalim.

That's what I remember having read as well..
This means that theorically two 1-year old children may have their nikah performed by their respective parents and then, once EDIT they reach puberty, they'll have the choice whether to continue it or refuse it.
Also, it should be reminded that there is a difference between the age in which a nikah is performed (which can be any age), and the age in which the nikah is EDIT consummated (which depends on puberty/sexual maturity).
The best known example is that of Hadrat Ayshah, who was married when 6 years old and went to live with Rasulillah

at 9 years old.

06-06-2012, 11:08 PM	#10
Hankie Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 593 Senior Member	اَلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُمْ وَرَحْمَةُ اللهِ وَبَرَكَا تُهُ As far as I know, a girl can get married at any age so long as she has the permission of her legal guardian. Marriage without the consent of her guardian will be considered if she has past puberty, yet she should not do this. If she is married without consent before puberty, then as soon as she hits puberty she has the choice to continue with the marriage or annul the marriage, and if she is married without consent after puberty, the marriage is not considered. All of the above is what I think is correct according to the Hanafi madh-hab, but please do not take my word for it alone. Wait for confirmation from an 'Aalim. That's what I remember having read as well.. This means that theorically two 1-year old children may have their nikah performed by their respective parents and then, once EDIT they reach puberty, they'll have the choice whether to continue it or refuse it. Also, it should be reminded that there is a difference between the age in which a nikah is performed (which can be any age), and the age in which the nikah is EDIT consummated (which depends on puberty/sexual maturity). The best known example is that of Hadrat Ayshah, who was married when 6 years old and went to live with Rasulillah at 9 years old.
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