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Al-Qamar
ISSN (Online): 2664-4398
ISSN (Print): 2664-438X
Al-Qamar,Volume9,Issue2(April-June2026)
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The Issue of Delayed Marriage: Causes, Societal Impacts, and
Solutions in the Light of Seerah of the Prophet (PBUH)
Dr. Asjad Ali
Associate Professor, Department of Islamic Thought and
Civilization, University of Management and Technology, Sialkot
Dr. Abdul Aleem
Associate Professor, Department of Islamic Thought and
Civilization, University of Management and Technology, Sialkot
Abstract
Marriage (Nikah) is a sacred cornerstone of the Islamic social system,
ordained to preserve moral chastity, ensure human lineage, and foster
spiritual tranquility. Despite its religious significance and inherent
simplicity, contemporary Muslim societies face a growing crisis of
delayed marriage. This study investigates the multifaceted causes of
this delay, categorizing them into socio-cultural barriers such as deep-
seated caste prejudices, unrealistic materialistic expectations, and
extravagant wedding rituals and economic pressures, including
unemployment and inflation. The research further analyzes the
detrimental impacts of this phenomenon, emphasizing heightened
psychological distress among the youth, moral decline, and structural
disruptions within the family unit. Drawing upon the Holy Qur'an
and the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), this paper
proposes institutional and prophetic solutions. It advocates for
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