Is it considered undesirable in Islamic law for a daughter to marry and leave her mother alone, especially after her mother's sacrifices and increasing attachment to her, taking into account the daughter's fears that her husband might neglect her mother or prevent her from maintaining ties with her?
Marriage is the tradition of the prophets and messengers, and it is subject to various rulings of Islamic law. If a person fears falling into the unlawful by not marrying, then marriage becomes obligatory for him. This is the view of the majority of jurists. If he does not fear falling into the unlawful, but feels a desire for it, then it is recommended. As for when the motives for marriage are absent, scholars have differed, and the majority have favored its recommendation, based on the saying of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him: "For I shall outnumber the nations with you." It is advised to hasten to marry even if the motives are absent, due to the prevalence of tribulations, along with the possibility of combining marriage with honoring one's mother. Choosing a righteous spouse helps in this regard. A husband is not permitted to prevent his wife from visiting her parents unless he fears harm for her.
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