The Star (Malaysia)
Tuesday May 2, 2006
HE IS 33 and single while she claims to be 104 and has been married 20 times.
When Muhamad Noor Che Musa tied the knot with Wook Kundor in February, it was his first marriage and her 21st.
The 71-year age gap did not seem to pose any barrier to the unusual couple from Kuala Berang, Terengganu, Harian Metro reported.
The ex-serviceman was quoted as saying that he had found peace since marrying Wook and did not have any qualms introducing her as his wife.
'Before meeting Wook, I never stayed in one place for long.
'However, about a year ago I secured a job at a sawmill in Kuala Berang and stayed at Wook’s house for months without paying a single sen,' he said.
Muhammad admitted that many did not understand his decision to marry Wook and felt that their marriage was weird. Some even questioned his motive for marrying a woman old enough to be his great grandmother.
'But this is Allah’s will. My intention towards Wook is very sincere. I am not after her money as she is poor. Her only asset is her deep religious knowledge.
'Through her, I can deepen my knowledge of the religion while at the same time help her master the Romanised script,' he said, adding that their love was based on mutual respect and care.
Initially, Muhammad said he sympathised with Wook as she was all alone in the world, but over time, that feeling turned into love.
Wook, who is childless, hoped that people would not judge them.
'I hope people will view our marriage in a positive light as we have not done anything that is against the religion,' she said.
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