Is marriage among the factors that aid in seeking knowledge?
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Question:
The questioner asks: Is marriage among the factors that help a student of knowledge in his pursuit, or is the matter otherwise?
Answer:
Yes. If he has a strong desire and fears for himself, then marriage is better for him, more chaste for him, and lowers his gaze. It brings him focus on seeking knowledge and tranquility. This is unlike the young man who has not married and has a strong desire; it disturbs him and he is unable to seek knowledge. Therefore, it is among the needs, and marriage is among the necessities for a young man if he has desire; it is a necessity for him. Yes.
The questioner asks: Is marriage among the factors that help a student of knowledge in his pursuit, or is the matter otherwise?
Answer:
Yes. If he has a strong desire and fears for himself, then marriage is better for him, more chaste for him, and lowers his gaze. It brings him focus on seeking knowledge and tranquility. This is unlike the young man who has not married and has a strong desire; it disturbs him and he is unable to seek knowledge. Therefore, it is among the needs, and marriage is among the necessities for a young man if he has desire; it is a necessity for him. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل الزواج من الأسباب المعينة على طلب العلم؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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