Hadiths on Excellence of Marriage

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1 explained prophetic hadiths on "Excellence of Marriage": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This section contains a single authentic hadith on the excellence of marriage. It commands: «Those who can afford marriage should marry, for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and guarding chastity», while whoever cannot afford it should fast, «for indeed it serves as a restraint for him». Marriage is thus presented as the shield of chastity, with fasting as the substitute.

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Authentic Those who can afford marriage should marry, for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and guarding chastity. He who cannot afford it should fast,

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ