The Ruling on Delaying Marriage for a Valid Reason
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Question:
This questioner, who has used the letter "A" as a code for his name, asks: Is delaying my marriage for a period of one year, until my fiancée finishes her studies, considered undutifulness to parents? She is currently unable to fulfill her duties in the required manner, even though my father wants me to marry immediately upon the contract. Is my delay in marrying this girl considered undutifulness to parents? And what is the virtue of marrying two women?
Answer:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and all his Companions. There is no doubt that hastening to marriage brings much good for the spouses and great benefits, such as the protection of chastity, the attainment of offspring, the establishment of authority over the wife, and other great benefits, whenever possible. However, if there are circumstances that necessitate a delay that is not prolonged, there is no harm in that, and it is not undutifulness to parents. If they urge you to hasten and be prompt, you should explain to them the reason that necessitates delaying for a short time. If they are convinced by that, it is better.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
This questioner, who has used the letter "A" as a code for his name, asks: Is delaying my marriage for a period of one year, until my fiancée finishes her studies, considered undutifulness to parents? She is currently unable to fulfill her duties in the required manner, even though my father wants me to marry immediately upon the contract. Is my delay in marrying this girl considered undutifulness to parents? And what is the virtue of marrying two women?
Answer:
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and all his Companions. There is no doubt that hastening to marriage brings much good for the spouses and great benefits, such as the protection of chastity, the attainment of offspring, the establishment of authority over the wife, and other great benefits, whenever possible. However, if there are circumstances that necessitate a delay that is not prolonged, there is no harm in that, and it is not undutifulness to parents. If they urge you to hasten and be prompt, you should explain to them the reason that necessitates delaying for a short time. If they are convinced by that, it is better.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/166 — archive.org (1:03)
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