What is the jurisprudential ruling on a young man's lack of desire to marry due to his not lusting after women, and is his repeated refusal of his mother's request for him to marry, which causes her sadness, considered forbidden? And what is the most appropriate jurisprudential action in this case, knowing that he fears harming a wife if he marries, and angering his family if he does not marry?
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Marriage is subject to the five legal rulings. It is unlawful for one who does not fear hardship (falling into adultery) and who would harm the woman due to inability to have intercourse or provide maintenance. However, if the questioner is capable of having intercourse and providing maintenance in a way that does not harm his wife, he is obligated to marry in obedience to his mother and in compliance with the command of the Sacred Law.
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