If we say that he should not take out a loan for the sake of marriage, what is the ruling on one who has a strong desire and has no money, and if he does not take out a loan, he fears for himself the sin of unlawful sexual intercourse?
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The questioner : If we say that he should not... and he has no money, and if he does not take out a loan, he might fall into unlawful sexual intercourse, is it permissible for him to take out a loan?
The Shaykh : No, no, we do not say: fast.
The questioner : Also, he has a desire, even if he fasts.
The Shaykh : Even if he fasts?
The student: Some people are like that.
The Shaykh : Perhaps, yes, perhaps he would resort to the secret habit, which is easier than unlawful sexual intercourse. For this reason, Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) granted a dispensation for the secret habit for one who fears unlawful sexual intercourse and is unable to fast, saying that it is easier.
The questioner : What is the ruling on working in a factory for intoxicants?
The Shaykh : No, no, we do not say: fast.
The questioner : Also, he has a desire, even if he fasts.
The Shaykh : Even if he fasts?
The student: Some people are like that.
The Shaykh : Perhaps, yes, perhaps he would resort to the secret habit, which is easier than unlawful sexual intercourse. For this reason, Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) granted a dispensation for the secret habit for one who fears unlawful sexual intercourse and is unable to fast, saying that it is easier.
The questioner : What is the ruling on working in a factory for intoxicants?