Ease and marriage in Islam

This book, indeed, Allah legislated marriage as mercy for His servants, protection for them, a cure for many of their problems, bringing love, comfort, and tranquility, and other great benefits. And Allah made it the foundation of this universe's system and its construction, and it is one of Allah's great blessings upon His servants. It is also one of the traditions of the prophets and messengers, whom Allah chose for guiding and directing His servants. And the Messenger ﷺ says: "O young men, whoever among you can afford marriage, let him marry, for it is better for lowering the gaze and more protective of the private parts. And whoever is unable to do so, then let him fast, for it is a shield." And although marriage is a beloved worship to the souls, naturally inclined to it, and encouraged by the upright Shariah, the methods of complication have diversified and increased, making lawful marriage difficult, which has led some to delay, postpone, or even avoid it. Meanwhile, the means and methods of facilitating the forbidden—such as fornication and vice—have increased and diversified, making committing them easy and simple. The phenomenon of bachelorhood has become a known issue and a tangible real problem, and statistics indicate its danger. This book is a contribution in this regard; as facilitation is a great principle and a solid foundation brought by Islam, explicitly mentioned in the Quran, and promoted by the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, who said: "Make things easy and do not make them difficult, give good news and do not turn people away."