Conditions which render early marriage permissible

21-2-2012 | IslamWeb

Question:

What is the Sharee‘ah ruling on early marriage, knowing that I wish for it?
Answer:

All perfect praise be to Allaah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allaah, and that Muhammad sallallaahu `alayhi wa sallam ( may Allaah exalt his mention ) is His slave and Messenger.

 

Early marriage is recommended when one is financially and physically able. It is narrated on the authority of Ibn Mas‘ood may Allaah be pleased with him that the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "O young men, whoever among you is (financially and physically) able to marry, he should do so, as this helps him lower his gaze and maintain his chastity; and whoever is unable to (marry), he should observe fasting, as this protects him." [Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

In another Hadeeth (narration), the Messenger of Allaah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: "Marry the affectionate and prolific women, for I will be proud of you number before other nations (on the Day of Resurrection)." [Ahmad and Abu Daawood. Al-Haafith Al-‘Iraaqi: Saheeh]

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