English
Narrated by Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him): I said, "O Messenger of Allah, I am a young man, and I fear for myself the trials (fitnah), and I cannot find the means to marry women." It seemed as though he was seeking permission to practice celibacy. The Prophet (peace be upon him) remained silent, then I repeated the same request, and again he remained silent. I repeated it a third time, and the Prophet (peace be upon him) then said: "O Abu Huraira, the pen has dried regarding what you are going to face, so either marry or refrain from it."
Possible references (unverified, pending editorial review)
- Candidate: Sahih al-Bukhari 5076 (unverified) 99% confidence
Confidence and text similarity are not editorial verification.