The Prophet of Allah (S) has stated...

The Prophet of Allah (S) has stated: قال رسول الله (ص): «من أحبّ أن یلقی الله طاهراً مطهراً فلیَلْقَه بزوجةٍ.» Whoever wishes to meet Allah pure and immaculate must marry.[^10] The noble Imam Sadiq (‘a), has cited from the Prophet of Allah (S): عن أبی عبدالله (ع) قال: قال رسول الله (ص): «من تزوّج أحرز نصف دینه.» Whoever gets married has guarded half of their religion.[^11] Noble Musa ibn Ja‘far (‘a) has cited from his forefathers who cited from the Prophet of Allah (S): موسی بن جعفر (ع)، عن النبیّ (ص)، قال: «ما من شابّ تزوّج فی حداثة سنّه إلّا عجّ شیطانه: یا ویلاه، یا ویلاه، عَصَم منّي ثلثي دینه، فلیتّق الله العبد في الثلث الباقي.» When someone marries when they are young, their devil cries: ‘Woe unto me!

Woe unto me! This youth has protected two thirds of their religion from me. So for the remaining third this person must fear Allah and be His devout servant.’[^12] Instrument of Physical and Mental Health Sexual desires and release are natural needs that bring about physical and mental health. Control and suppression of these needs strain the psyche and damage one’s equilibrium.

The origin of many mental disorders such as depression, despair, anxiety, phobia, pessimism, nihilism, distrust, and anger may be suppression of sexual instincts. Thus, timely marriage and legitimate sexual fulfillment can be considered a key factor in physical and mental health.

The Prophet of Allah (S) has stated: قال رسول الله (ص): «زوّجوا أیاماکم؛ فإنّ الله یحسن لهم أخلاقهم، و یوسّع لهم فی أرزاقهم، و یزیدهم فی مروّاتهم.» Wed unto each other your unmarried men and women; for then surely Allah shall improve their behavior, expand their livelihood, and increase their humaneness.[^13] Increase in the Well-being of the Social Environment If individuals marry at the outset of their maturity, they shall love and depend on their families and become immune to many types of moral corruption.

As a result, the statistics relating to rape, taking advantage of girls and women, fornication, sexual acts with members of the same sex, masturbation, and even addiction, murder, theft, and many other crimes will plummet. Timely marriage has a great effect upon the health and security of the environment. This is why Islam advises parents and caregivers to prepare the means of marriage for those who have not yet married.