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What is the ruling on this love that connects a young man (15 years old) and a girl, between whom there are (religious educational) meetings, and the young man says that he will wait until he is able to marry?

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If a man falls in love with a girl, and he fears Allah, lowers his gaze, and restrains himself from what is unlawful until he finds a way to marry her, then there is no blame upon him. Indeed, a Muslim will be rewarded for this act due to his patience in abstaining from sin and restraining himself from desires. As for the questioner's son, his love falls into two categories: Firstly, if he is capable of marriage and fears falling into the unlawful, then he must hasten to marry. His parents must assist him, because violating customs is less severe than falling into the unlawful, and marriage is the best remedy for this love. Secondly, if he finds no way to marry, then he must be patient. It is not permissible for him to speak with her or sit with her, as this could lead to his heart becoming more attached to her, driving him to forbidden infatuation, especially since they are in their adolescence.

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