Is it wrong to not accept my parents wish?
Question
I am the eldest female in my family and at the right age to to be married. However, my heart is in studying Islamic Law. Now is it wrong of me to turn down the purposals that my parents have been trying so hard for me to accept. My heart is not happy with that I wish to continue with my studies and only live praying to Allah (swt).
Answer
From the Shariah point you cannot be forced or coerced into a marriage or accepting a proposal. However one looks at the Hadith Nabi
sallahualaihiwasalam said " O youth if any of you have the means to marry he should as it lowers the eyesight and protects the private parts. Also The Prophet of Allah said " If one whose Deen and character pleases you proposes you should marry him if not there would be tribulations and great evil". Marrying and pursuing your studies could be done simultaneously,as this has been and is been done by both men and women.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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