Unable to control one's desires

· 28 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1435 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

My son turned 16 and according to him he can't control his desire and seems as if the only solution to it is to get married. Please advise if he gets married how will he provide and his becoming an Alim in the first year. He do not even have a phone. Please advise.

Answer

He must fast every alternate day.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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