The Ruling on Marriage: A Confirmed Sunnah or an Obligation
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner asks: Is marriage a confirmed sunnah (recommended practice) or an obligation?
Answer:
It varies depending on the people. It may be obligatory if one fears fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) for himself; in that case, he must marry. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Whoever among you can afford the marriage expenses, O young men,Sunan an-Nasa'i 2242Sahih (Darussalam).”
If one fears fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) and hardship for himself, then it is obligatory for him to marry if he is able to do so, in order to protect himself from falling into fornication. If he does not fear fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) for himself, then it is recommended (mustahabb) for him to marry, because marriage contains benefits; it has many benefits, good things, offspring, and cooperation between the spouses. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Honorable Shaykh, a questioner asks: Is marriage a confirmed sunnah (recommended practice) or an obligation?
Answer:
It varies depending on the people. It may be obligatory if one fears fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) for himself; in that case, he must marry. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Whoever among you can afford the marriage expenses, O young men,
whoever among you can afford to get married let him do so, for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and guarding one's chastity.
من استطاع منكم الباءة فليتزوج فإنه أغض للبصر وأحصن للفرجIf one fears fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) and hardship for himself, then it is obligatory for him to marry if he is able to do so, in order to protect himself from falling into fornication. If he does not fear fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) for himself, then it is recommended (mustahabb) for him to marry, because marriage contains benefits; it has many benefits, good things, offspring, and cooperation between the spouses. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
75-اللقاء الأسبوعي مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 30 — archive.org (1:04:21)
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