Hadith on Marriage: It is recommended to marry couples who are similar in age

Burda reported: Abu Bakr and Umar, may Allah be pleased with them, offered a marriage proposal to the Prophet’s daughter Fatimah. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, she is young.” Then Ali offered a marriage proposal and the Prophet married her to him.

Source: Sunan An-Nasa’i 3221

Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani

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