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standing. If the anger subsides, well and good; if it does
not, lie down.” (al-Tirmidhi)
The Messenger of Allah (saas) gave the following advice to
those who, not being able to control their temper, flare up in
anger: “Anger is roused under satan’s influence. Satan has
been created from fire, and fire is put out with water. So
when any of you are seized with anger, perform wudu’.”
(Abu Dawud)
The Virtues of Marriage
Muslim scholars are unanimous on the virtue of marriage.
Umar (ra) said that “only weakness and poverty hinder men
from getting married.”
Allah (swt) reveals:
[Believers are] those who say: “Our Lord, give us joy
in our wives and children and make us a good example
for those who have taqwa.” (Surat al-Furqan, 74)
Abd Allah ibn Abbas has said that “a person’s worship can
only come to perfection with marriage.”
The Messenger of Allah (saas) said:
“One who marries has preserved half of religion. Let him
guard against disobeying Allah for the other half.” (al-
Bayhaqi)
The following prophetic hadiths encourage marriage:
“Marriage is a sunnah of mine. So, whosoever does not
act upon my Sunnah has no relation with me. And marry
women, for I shall outnumber the ummahs on account of
your large number.” (Sunan Ibn Majah, 1846)
“O young people, whoever among you can marry should
marry, because it helps him lower his gaze and guard his
modesty. Whoever is not able to marry should fast, as

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