Sunnah Method Of Marriage

6. Ruling Of Marriage

1) Fardh – When one possesses wealth (the minimum being that he works daily and earns enough for the day) and he has such an urgent need to get married, that there is a fear of him falling into prohibited actions (fornication, evil-glancing, masturbation, looking at pornography, etc.)

2) Wâjib – When there is a need and one possesses wealth. By abstention, one will be a sinner.

3) Sunnah – If the need has not reached such a level, and one can fulfill the rights of the wife (sexually and financially)

4) Prohibited – If one possesses a strong fear that he cannot fulfill his wife’s rights, whether sexually or monetarily

5) Difference of opinion – if there is a need and one does not have the financial means, then the views differ. According to Hadrat Thânwi, rahimahullah, in such a situation, it is wâjib (compulsory) to marry. Money can be attained through effort and hard work, or by loans. One should possess a firm intention to repay it and make an effort in this line. Even if one is unable to do so, there is hope that Allâh ta’ala will please the creditor, since the person married for the protection of his religion. However, it is not permissible to take loans for wasteful expenses (like weddings, parties, etc.). This money may be utilized for basic household expenses and for the dowry, where it is demanded immediately.