The Ruling on Delaying Marriage for One Who Is Able to Marry
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Question:
May Allah reward you. The brother who used the letter "Alif" as a code for his name says: Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on a man delaying marriage? And does he commit a sin if he is financially and physically capable?
Answer:
If he does not fear fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) for himself or falling into what is forbidden, then it is permissible for him to delay marriage. However, if he fears fitnah for himself, then it is forbidden for him to delay marriage. Yes.
May Allah reward you. The brother who used the letter "Alif" as a code for his name says: Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on a man delaying marriage? And does he commit a sin if he is financially and physically capable?
Answer:
If he does not fear fitnah (trial, discord or temptation) for himself or falling into what is forbidden, then it is permissible for him to delay marriage. However, if he fears fitnah for himself, then it is forbidden for him to delay marriage. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/189 — archive.org (18:01)
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