The Priority of Marriage over Study
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Question:
This questioner says: My sister preferred study over marriage, even though many suitors came to her and kept returning, and my father encouraged her to do so. My father says that study is more important than marriage.
Answer:
This is a mistake and an error on the part of your father. Marriage is more important than study. Moreover, marriage does not prevent study; she can marry and study. There is no doubt that marriage is more beneficial for her than continuing her studies. As we mentioned, this does not conflict with study. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1084Da'if (Darussalam) Should the suitable suitor whom you approve of be prevented? And it is said: for the sake of study. Yes.
This questioner says: My sister preferred study over marriage, even though many suitors came to her and kept returning, and my father encouraged her to do so. My father says that study is more important than marriage.
Answer:
This is a mistake and an error on the part of your father. Marriage is more important than study. Moreover, marriage does not prevent study; she can marry and study. There is no doubt that marriage is more beneficial for her than continuing her studies. As we mentioned, this does not conflict with study. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
When someone whose religion and character you are pleased with proposes to (someone under the care) of one of you, then marry to him. If you do not do so, then there will be turmoil (Fitnah) in the land and abounding discord (Fasad).
إذا أتاكم من ترضون دينه وأمانته فزوجوه إلا تفعلوا تكن فتنة في الأرض وفساد كبير،
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/040 — archive.org (14:34)
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