What is the exact age of maturity (Buloogh)?

Q. Salaah is compulsory on a person from the time of maturity. But how does one determine maturity?

A. The maturity (Buloogh) of a male is determined by experiencing a wet dream (Ihtilaam) or ejaculation (Inzaal) after the age of 12 lunar years.

The maturity (Buloogh) of a female is determined by experiencing a wet dream (Ihtilaam) or menstruation (Haidh) after the age of 9 lunar years.

If a male or female does not experience the signs of maturity (Buloogh) stated above, they will automatically be considered mature (Baaligh) at the age of fifteen lunar years (approximately 14.7 solar years). (Shaami 6/153)

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