What is the ruling on someone who wishes to marry a girl 12 years his junior? Is it permissible for him to send her a gift through a female relative to congratulate her on her success? And is it permissible to delay the marriage on the pretext of the girl completing her education?
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There is no objection to marrying someone younger than the mentioned age, and completing education is not an excuse to delay marriage; rather, both can be combined. Offering a gift to the one whose marriage is desired is permissible because it is a cause for affection and acceptance. However, it must be noted that this woman, before the marriage contract, is a stranger (non-), and private seclusion with her is not permissible.
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