Encouragement To Marry Early

Allah is our creator; he is the one who has created us with all kinds of emotions and feelings. And if these feelings are misused then that takes and individual towards sins. If the same feelings are used according to the law and will of Allah; we will be successful in this life and in the hereafter, HOW?

Every single lady and man is under the opinion that it is too early, or that they are not ready, or financially weak.

Shaitân (Satan) threatens you with poverty and orders you to commit Fahshâ (evil deeds, illegal sexual intercourse, sins etc.); whereas Allâh promises you Forgiveness from Himself and Bounty, and Allâh is All-Sufficient for His creatures’ needs, All-Knower. (2:268)

OPINIONS ON EARLY MARRIAGE:

Allah has created mankind will all kinds of feelings, which is acquired at the age of puberty. Every boy or girl suffers internally, but are scared of society, or that they would be laughed at, because of there young age.

Today, what is seen on TV, or magazines, or newspapers, it is very hard for anyone, to pass his life, without committing any sins. Within everyone’s mind’s, they are under the impression that what they are doing is not a major sin, like adultery. But, if one looks closely, whenever an individual’s eyes see the opposite sex, and all sorts of feelings are developed, and enjoyment takes place, this is the beginning of committing adultery. Is this a sin?

This is like a cancer, that only starts with a single cell, that eventually spreads to the entire body. When an individual looks in the mirror, he wants to make sure, that they are appreciated by the opposite sex, when an individual wears clothes and gets ready, he would like to make it attractive to the opposite sex.

A single person only has half iman “hadeeth”.

WHEN ONE IS NOT READY

Individuals look at responsibilities around them, such as, school, not completed education, or too young. Aspects such as education have no limit, whoever is willing to learn in today’s world, is easy, if one really is keen on gaining knowledge. Whoever is only after status, for example, after completing university, then there is no experience in the right field, most of the time, because of lack of experience, one has to have his line changed, with only a hand full-left successful individuals.

FINANCIAL PROBLEMS

Any individual cannot be found, who is financially strong or not, and is not suffering internally in their heart. Every day they have a feeling that their day has not been completed, and their desires are not fulfilled, which has nothing to do with money. And they are always feeling empty, that something is missing. Which Satan, shows all kinds of attractions, so we may keep our self busy without realizing that our souls are suffering inside as a single person. We always look towards having fake status, success, and achievements fulfilled. But with an empty heart, and their really is no one there who really would appreciate and admire the handwork towards life. And no one fulfills their needs, even parents, although they work hard towards their child and feel happy that their child is successful in his goals. And they feel like they are fulfilling their dreams. It only is a spouse, because they are part of your body, they feel really complete, and that they have gained something.

Satan always shows that you would never have enough money, in order to support yourself. How will you support your wife, and then your children after marriage?

Satan has made us do another kind of shirk. Because we are saying that we are the providers for our wife and children. Because when you get married, you complete yourself. If you are not married you are half, as our beloved Prophet taught us.

Lets realize how?

When you are single, you are half. Your share of wealth from Allah is only half. When you get married. Allah opens your wisdom, and the doors to open to earn more, according to our requirements. After having children, Allah starts to send more blessings, according to our needs. The child’s needs financial requirements would be fulfilled by Allah. The reason why budgets fail is when we want to make sure how we look in society. And start to spend in unnecessary things, those ideas are from Satan, which fails our budget, which disturbs family life.

Whenever people start to worry about what will happen after their baby would be born, while already having two or three children. The way people think, Allah makes the situation accordingly, because Allah is truly the only provider for his creations.

And this is another reason why people are suffering around the world. Instead of relying on the blessings of Allah on the babies, they think it is a burden, and it does become a burden for their children and spouse.

Today’s mother and father, instead of planning for the future of the baby. How will they train him according to the laws of the Qur’an, and the sunnah (examples) of the Prophet. During pregnancy, the mother passes her time, in order to keep herself busy, by watching movies, and getting involved in other forms of entertainment. Most of the time, during pregnancy, Satan gives depression and doubts, if she is not a practicing Muslim. As research shows, during the time of pregnancy, the mother’s activities, thinking, are developed in the baby. If the mother is a practicing Muslim, then her activities would be things like prayer, seeking help from Allah, and realizing the greatness of Allah’s powers. Because, Allah and his messenger guarantee that Satan has lost all hope. How can Satan have lost all of his hope?

If we practice Islam, and always mention the name of Allah. Satan will never come close to us, because Satan knows Allah’s powers better than we do. So he leaves that place immediately. When we are not involved in the practice of Islam, then naturally we fall within the control of Satan. He would control our brain, and our daily life actions and routines.

Being a mother or father, it is important to be more careful. In order to seek Allah’s help, and refuge from Satan. Satan attacks more when a family starts to grow. Even before the birth of the baby, he wants to make sure that he involves the mother and father deeper in worldly affairs. Most of the time, the mother looks for unnecessary things, with the excuse that it is for her baby, which she is never able to ever use. The most important thing is, to seek Allah’s help, and to make sure that the baby is healthy and the wishes for the baby to be raised only according to what Allah wills. And the father starts to worry, what to do. Because the expenses are rising.

I never saw, anyone who is complete and satisfied before marriage. If one is not married, he always is disturbed internally. His soul always suffers, because of an ego he or she would never convey it to anyone else.

If possible the age for nikkah for a girl is before the age of maturity. Or after maturity, as soon as possible. Because, before involving in any other worldly thing, she will be able to start to focus the future of her life. Because her efforts should be towards raising her future generations. She is the one who really starts to think about the smallest things for her home.

WHAT DOES THE QURAN SAY REGARDING MARRIAGE

And do not marry Al-Mushrikât (idolatresses, etc.) till they believe (worship Allâh Alone). And indeed a slave woman who believes is better than a (free) Mushrikah (idolatress, etc.), even though she pleases you. And give not (your daughters) in marriage to Al-Mushrikûn] till they believe (in Allâh Alone) and verily, a believing slave is better than a (free) Mushrik (idolater, etc.), even though he pleases you. Those (Al-Mushrikûn) invite you to the Fire, but Allâh invites (you) to Paradise and Forgiveness by His Leave, and makes His Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.) clear to mankind that they may remember. (2:221)

And if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly with the orphan_girls, then marry (other) women of your choice, two or three, or four but if you fear that you shall not be able to deal justly (with them), then only one or (the captives and the slaves) that your right hands possess. That is nearer to prevent you from doing injustice (4:3)


And marry not women whom your fathers married, except what has already passed; indeed it was shameful and most hateful, and an evil way. (4:22)

Forbidden to you (for marriage) are: your mothers, your daughters, your sisters, your father's sisters, your mother's sisters, your brother's daughters, your sister's daughters, your foster mother who gave you suck, your foster milk suckling sisters, your wives' mothers, your step daughters under your guardianship, born of your wives to whom you have gone in - but there is no sin on you if you have not gone in them (to marry their daughters), - the wives of your sons who (spring) from your own loins, and two sisters in wedlock at the same time, except for what has already passed; verily, Allâh is Oft_Forgiving, Most Merciful. (4:23)

Also (forbidden are) women already married, except those (captives and slaves) whom your right hands possess. Thus has Allâh ordained for you. All others are lawful, provided you seek (them in marriage) with Mahr (bridal money given by the husband to his wife at the time of marriage) from your property, desiring chastity, not committing illegal sexual intercourse, so with those of whom you have enjoyed sexual relations, give them their Mahr as prescribed; but if after a Mahr is prescribed, you agree mutually (to give more), there is no sin on you. Surely, Allâh is Ever All_Knowing, All_Wise. (4:24)


The adulterer marries not but an adulteress or a Mushrikah and the adulteress none marries her except an adulterer or a Muskrik [and that means that the man who agrees to marry (have a sexual relation with) a Mushrikah (female polytheist, pagan or idolatress) or a prostitute, then surely he is either an adulterer, or a Mushrik (polytheist, pagan or idolater, etc.) And the woman who agrees to marry (have a sexual relation with) a Mushrik (polytheist, pagan or idolater) or an adulterer, then she is either a prostitute or a Mushrikah (female polytheist, pagan, or idolatress, etc.)]. Such a thing is forbidden to the believers (of Islâmic Monotheism). (24:3)


And marry those among you who are single (i.e. a man who has no wife and the woman who has no husband) and (also marry) the Sâlihûn (pious, fit and capable ones) of your (male) slaves and maid-servants (female slaves). If they be poor, Allâh will enrich them out of His Bounty. And Allâh is All-Sufficent for His creatures' needs, All-Knowing (about the state of the people). (24:32)

And let those who find not the financial means for marriage keep themselves chaste, until Allâh enriches them of His Bounty. And such of your slaves as seek a writing (of emancipation), give them such writing, if you know that they are good and trustworthy. And give them something yourselves out of the wealth of Allâh which He has bestowed upon you. And force not your maids to prostitution, if they desire chastity, in order that you may make a gain in the (perishable) goods of this worldly life. But if anyone compels them (to prostitution), then after such compulsion, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful (to those women, i.e. He will forgive them because they have been forced to do this evil action unwillingly). (24:33)

are these your thoughts or someone elses ?

are u saying i shouldnt hold back from marriage then ? i have dont even have enough financial income to support myself, so im not sure how im going to support a wife.

suggestions please .

not trying to criticise here, am trying to develop the argument (debate)

I agree, one has to be somewhat financially stable in order to marry or have children. Especially in this day and age.

:slight_smile: oops Here is where I got the article from

Couple prayers I grew up on.

May I Be Worthy Of Your Trust

For some stange reason , Lord, you depend on me.
What possible need could you have for my shoulder?
Why should you lean on me? Yet you do just that.

I am grateful. It is a challenge and a trust.
An inspriration and a call to character.

If you are willing to depend on me
Weak and clumsy as I am.
I am eager not to fail you.

Lean on me, Dear Lord.
At least pretend to find me as a help.
May your sweet pretense
Make me worthy of your very real trust.

Prayer For A Safe Delivery

St. Elizabeth, though the great blessing which at the birth of thy son John, thou didst receive from God, I BESEECH THEE TO OBTAIN FOR ME THE GRACE THAT I may be preserved from all dangers and happily bring my child into the world.

Venerable mother, St. Anne, obtain for me through the ever-blessed child the Blessed Virgin Mary., tht no accident may befall me, but that my child may come safe and sound into the world. O Mary, Mother of my Redeemer, through thy high perogative and thy divine Son, I pray thee to obtain for me the help and blessing of God, that I may happily survive the pains of delivery, and that my child may receive the grace of Holy Baptism.

True LOVE Waits

dear jesus, help me to life a life
pleasing to you. Help me to do what is right and to be srong enough to say NO to those things that are against your will. Let me be an example of your love and kindness to my family, friends, and all I meet. Help me to respect myself by avoiding the places and people that would do injury to me. Especially give me the courage and strength to live chastely, honoring thegift of my sexuality and avoiding sexual intercourse outside of marriage.

Jesus, you were always a friend to those in pain or trouble. If I SHOULD MAKE A MISTAKE AND FAIL IN THESE EFFORTS, PLEASE FORGIVE ME AND HEAL ME. I know that your love for me is sure that YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME TO LIFT ME UP ANS SHOW ME THE RIGHT WAY.

Amen.

u have to be mentally ready and have the means to support ur future family to even start considering marriage

:)