A reminder for brothers thinking about marriage

Assalamualaikum everyone - I've been seeing a lot of brothers talking about getting married, and while I love that people want to follow the Sunnah, I thought I'd share my view on timing. First off, I truly believe marriage will happen when Allah wills it - that might be at 18, 25, 40, or another age. The key question I want to pose to some brothers who feel ready is: what can you realistically offer? Try to see it this way: the woman you hope to marry has usually been cared for by her father or guardian - roof over her head, looked after when sick, fed, raised. You're asking to take on that responsibility now. Are you really prepared to provide for her needs and be someone her family can trust? If you aren't confident in your ability to provide yet, then there’s work to do - whether that means improving your financial situation or developing the mindset and character of a provider as taught in Islam. I’m not saying there’s a magic age to get married. I’m saying you should aim to marry when you have the capabilities and the qualities of a husband in Islam. Waiting and building yourself up can feel lonely, especially when others around you are in haram relationships. But remember: after hardship comes ease. The effort you put into becoming the best version of yourself will, with Allah’s help, be rewarded - and He may bless you with a righteous spouse, inshaAllah. May Allah make the path easy for all of us.