The ruling on a student of knowledge delaying marriage despite his ability to do so in order to devote himself to seeking knowledge

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is it permissible for a student of knowledge to delay marriage so that it does not hinder or distract him from seeking knowledge, if he does not fear fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) for himself?

Answer:
Yes, he may delay it, even if he is not a student of knowledge. It is permissible for him to delay it as long as he does not fear fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) for himself. However, it is recommended (mustahabb) that he hasten to do so. Yes.