Marriage age is 18

Chapter 4 Verse 6 of the Holy Qur’an advocates: “And test the orphans until they reach the age of marriage.

Then if you find in them maturity of intellect, make over to them their property…” The renowned translator of the Qur’an, Maulaana Muhammad Ali, in his commentary on this verse, states: “According to Abu Hanifah, majority is attained at 18 years, but if maturity of intellect is not attained at 18, the limit may be extended.” The Government is therefore on the right track in following the edict laid down by Abu Hanifah, who is considered in Islam as the Great Imaam.

Imaam Iqubal Hydal Muslim marriage officer