What is the ruling on one who was subjected to sexual assault in their childhood and was a victim, and how does a young woman overcome her hatred of men and the idea of marriage because of that?
One who was subjected to sexual assault in their childhood bears no sin, as they had not reached the age of legal responsibility (takleef sharee), for the pen is lifted from the child until he reaches puberty.
It is incumbent upon one who experienced this to forget the past, strive to envision the future, and seek assistance through the remembrance of Allah so that the soul may find tranquility and the heart may be at peace.
Furthermore, one must bring to mind the benefits of marriage in this world and the hereafter, such as obeying Allah's command, procreating, safeguarding one's chastity, and increasing the Muslim nation. Marriage may even be obligatory in certain circumstances.
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