How can one overcome intense desires and find a truthful, believing wife in these times when tribulations have multiplied, given the difficulty of compromising on religious practice, and the questioner's wish to avoid falling into what displeases Allah? Is there any advice or similar situations in the life of the Prophet, peace be upon him, or the noble Companions for one who supplicates Allah to grant him a believing wife?
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This answer denounces ill thoughts about all people and affirms the existence of many women of good character and religiosity. The presence of shortcomings or problems is considered natural, and it advises sincerely and faithfully seeking a righteous wife, seeking Allah's help, and supplicating to Him for success. It also emphasizes the importance of supplicating to Allah for a righteous wife, and one must repent from masturbation as it is forbidden.
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