Rawalpindi (Kashmir English): A 60-year-old Hakeem Babar, owner of Al Noor Dawakhana in Rawalpindi, married a young girl, and photos and videos of which went viral on social media on Monday.
In a video, Hakeem Babar can be seen dressing his bride with rose flower garlands. The video is being widely shared on X by various accounts, with users expressing a range of views.
رشتے آسمانوں پر بنتے ہیں، راولپنڈی کے 60 سالہ حکیم بابر کو چاند جیسی دلہن مل گئی۔ pic.twitter.com/dmJGnYIABi
— Ghulamuddin (GD) (@GD_Alisher) February 23, 2026
In another tweet, a user quoted Hakeem Babar as saying that the true essence of marriage lies in the sincerity of intention and the Shariah status of the relationship, not the age difference.
In the footage, the bride appears pleased with the marriage, while family members can also be seen celebrating the newlywed couple.
راولپنڈی میں60 سالہ حکیم بابر نے دوشیزہ کے ساتھ نکاح کر لیا۔ حکیم صاحب کے بقول، میں نے پہلے I LOVE YOU کہا پھر باقاعدہ رشتہ مانگا اور نکاح کیا۔ pic.twitter.com/Olfo58I4ya
— Mehwish Qamas Khan (@MehwishQamas) February 23, 2026
Many social media users have posted that marriage should be made easier, rather than immoral relationships becoming common. The comments section also includes congratulatory messages and prayers for the couple’s future.
