The Ruling on Refusing Marriage and Consuming Things That Diminish Desire
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Question:
The questioner says: I do not want to get married until I die, and I take things that diminish desire because of the rejection of everyone I propose to. In my understanding of those I propose to, they want a young man with money. So, should I do what Ibn Taymiyyah did with Islam? Is this forbidden or permissible? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
It is not obligatory to remain celibate; it is obligatory to marry if one is able. It is obligatory to marry if one has the capacity. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “O young men, whoever among you is able to do so, let him marry, for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and guarding the chastity.” If you are able, hasten to do so. Do not eat grains or anything else that nullifies magic. If you are not able, you are excused.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
The questioner says: I do not want to get married until I die, and I take things that diminish desire because of the rejection of everyone I propose to. In my understanding of those I propose to, they want a young man with money. So, should I do what Ibn Taymiyyah did with Islam? Is this forbidden or permissible? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
It is not obligatory to remain celibate; it is obligatory to marry if one is able. It is obligatory to marry if one has the capacity. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “O young men, whoever among you is able to do so, let him marry, for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and guarding the chastity.”
And whoever is not able, let him practice patience, for it is a cauterization for him.
ومن لم يستطع فعليه بالصبر، فإنه له وجاءThe presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
فتاوى الحج ١٤١٠ هـ - ١٥ — archive.org (7:50)
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