What is the best way for a man to respond to a marriage proposal from an unknown woman, taking into account his current financial inability to marry, the difficulty of his family accepting marriage from this country, and his apprehension about communicating with foreign women?
If this person is financially unable to marry, and it is probable that his parents would refuse his marriage to someone from this country, then it is better for him to completely turn away from this girl and not reply to her message. The Prophet, peace and blessings be be upon him, conditioned the command for young people to marry upon their ability to do so. Since he does not know who she is, he should not open a door for Satan, and he must be keen on everything that helps maintain chastity and keeps him away from immoralities. We also emphasize that early marriage is better due to the benefits it entails in this world and the hereafter, and mere studying is not a legitimate or common impediment to marriage.
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