Any of you who have the means to marry should do so since...

Any of you who have the means to marry should do so since this is the best way to protect your eyes from corrupt and treacherous looks, and to guard the private parts from sin and immodesty. Whoever does not have the means to marry should fast continually since fasting can reduce lust.” [^6] Marriage as the Firm Foundation of Life Islam encourages its followers to establish a family and considers the family to be the most beautiful thing in the sight of God.