Nowadays marriage in young age has become nearly extinct so those who wish to marry can't do so bcoz of unhealthy social environment and opposition of parents
Question
My question is that if the parents do not perform the nikah of their child whose willing to do so and asks them to get him married because he has the fear of getting indulged in fornication and performs masturbation to fulfill his desires...what is the ruling for that child if the parents do not get him married?
Answer
All praise is due to Allah Ta'ala who has granted us the complete and perfect religion of Islam. Islam is a complete way of life which guides man in every facet of his life.
Regarding the situation of the youth, you have explained that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has mentioned a method of treatment. Imaam Bukhari and Imaam Muslim have recorded a Hadith on the authority of Abdullah ibn Mas'ood (Radhiallaahu Anhu) that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has mentioned, 'O Group of Youth! Whoever is able to marry from you should do so because it helps the gaze low and protects the private parts, and the one who is unable should keep fast, for it serves as a shield for him (against sin). (Bukhari Hadith No.:5066; Sahih Muslim vol.1 pg.449)
In this Hadith, Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) has prescribed this form of treatment which assist in toning down a person's desire, because of abstinence from food form this some scholars have deduced the permissibility of taking some medication which tones down the desire and lust. However, it should not be such that cuts it off completely. (Fathul Baari vol.9 pg.138)
It should be kept in mind that the prescription of our beloved Rasul (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) will definitely work provided one abstain from acts which contribute towards an increase in lust, i.e. lustful glances towards the opposite sex, viewing of pornographic material, etc. For the cure of any illness, the cause of that particular illness should be eradicated. Thereafter, the medication will take effect.
May Allah Ta'ala protect all the Muslim youth from every prevalent Fitnah (vice) of our time.
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar
FACULTY OF SPECIALTY IN HADITH
CHECKED AND APPROVED: Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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- Moulana Muhammad ibn Moulana Haroon Abbassommar
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