My question is regarding the nature marriage age. I have been speaking to a woman of 18 years of age and we have been discussing marriage. We have developed feelings for each other and I wanted to approach her parents. However she is concerned they will refuse based on the age difference of 9 years and that she is still in University. What steps can I take to convince them I am a suitable spouse? She has mentioned that her parents are extremely stubborn. Please I would kindly appreciate some advice on this matter.

As for as your marriage age concern both of you are in perfect age of marriage. You involve in this issue your elders if they can talk with the family of Girl. Also recite this Dua which is very helpful in time of hardship.
Whenever you want to go to see her father or want to talk with her family write this Dua and keep it with you.

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My question is regarding the nature marriage age. I have been speaking to a woman of 18 years of age and we have been discussing marriage. We have developed feelings for each other and I wanted to approach her parents. However she is concerned they will refuse based on the age difference of (removed) years and that she is still in University. What steps can I take to convince them I am a suitable spouse? She has mentioned that her parents are extremely stubborn. Please I would kindly appreciate some advice on this matter.

Of course the only way is to contact her parents otherwise your meeting is haram and father is the Wali (guardian) and his permission is must. Or ask your parents, elders or a person or family who is closer to girl’s family to contact them and explain them In’Sha’Allah issue will be resolved.