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Is it permissible for a servant to ask for death for fear of falling into sin, especially with intense sexual desire and inability to marry, and is that considered a lack of contentment with Allah's decree?

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It is not permissible to wish for death out of fear of falling into sin, and part of the wisdom behind this prohibition is that it implies a lack of contentment with divine decree. Marriage is one of the greatest means of preserving chastity, and one should hasten to it. It is permissible for a woman to seek a righteous husband, provided she adheres to the lawful controls and seeks assistance from trustworthy individuals. If marriage is not facilitated, then she must be patient, avoid lust-inducing stimuli, and frequently supplicate.

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