The obligation of nikaah

· 25 Muharram 1439 AH1 min readEnglish
Nikaah & Marriage IssuesVarious masaail of Nikaahnikaahobligation

Question

Is marriage obligatory for the men living in a place where the number of women are more than men so that no woman stays unmarried?

Answer

The obligation of marriage does not revolve around numbers.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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