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1845. It was narrated that 'Alqamah bin Qais said: "I was with 'Abdullāh bin Mas'ud in Mina, and 'Uthmān took him aside. I was sitting near him. 'Uthmān said to him: 'Would you
like that I marry you to a young virgin who will remind you of how you were in the past?' When 'Abdullâh saw that he did not want to say anything to him apart from that, he gestured to me, so I came and he said: 'As you say that, the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ said: "O young men, whoever among you can afford it, let him get married, for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and guarding one's chastity. Whoever cannot afford it, let him fast, for it will diminish his desire." (Sahih)
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The greatest benefit of marriage is protection against a sinful life and the fulfillment of sexual desire through lawful means. This great benefit is the main objective of marriage and should be focused upon at the time of marriage; other benefits will then be achieved thereafter.
A person can control evil thoughts and temptations with the observance of fasting, and thus the natural desire of sex does not get out of control. Therefore if the marriage of a young man or woman is delayed for any reason, he/she should observe fasts frequently; and they must also avoid the atmosphere that incites temptations, such as the study of certain literature and magazines, inciting songs, movies, films and other such seducing activities; so that the warmth of youth should not force one to commit sin.
