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Are there still Muslims who guarded their chastity before marriage?

Assalamu alaikum. I was raised very sheltered from a lot of harsh things in the world. My family was religious, my parents were protective, and my friends treated me like I was naive so they didn’t tell me much about what was going on. Lately, after some difficult events in my life, I’ve started coming out of my shell and meeting new people. I’ve seen things that shocked and saddened me. I didn’t realize how common this was among Muslims, especially in our desi circles. I never expected that a place like Pakistan, which seems conservative, would hide so much behind a pious exterior. I also went through a divorce some time ago and it broke me. There were many problems in that marriage, but I never imagined my ex-husband had engaged in premarital relationships. At the start, his shy, awkward behavior made me think it was his first time too, talking to a woman like that. Later I found college photos and videos suggesting he had female friends. That hurt because I’d never had male friends and he knew that. At first I told myself people do foolish things when they’re young; maybe he just hung out with girls like many guys at my college. I trusted him when he said he’d never liked anyone but me. After the divorce I learned he’d been in a serious relationship with someone else and had even agreed to marry her, then didn’t. That pattern fit how he left me. Finding out helped me move on, but now I’m very wary of men. It feels like few people guard their chastity for the sake of Allah before marriage. Many are openly involved in relationships, sometimes even asking others about their boyfriends or girlfriends. I find myself unable to trust people the way I used to. I always believed Muslims generally avoided these relationships - I can understand one‑sided crushes or talking with marriage in mind, but full relationships with intimacy and declarations of love is hard for me to accept. Are there still people who struggle against their desires and try to stay on the deen in this time of fitna? JazakAllah khair for any honest stories or reassurance.

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This hurt to read, I’m so sorry you went through that. I also stayed chaste and felt naive in college. I later found others who valued the same things - they’re quieter but they exist. Be gentle with your heart.

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I’m just a regular girl from Malaysia and yes, some people still resist. It’s a daily struggle and not everyone succeeds, but faith does help. Don’t let one man make you mistrust everyone.

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As a sister from Turkey, I can say yes, they’re out there. Social media makes the loud ones visible, but many quietly hold their boundaries. Take your time trusting again, it’s okay to be cautious.

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Wa alaikum assalam sister, absolutely yes - I grew up guarding myself and met others who did too. It’s harder now, but there are women and men trying. Don’t lose hope, your standards matter and you’ll find people who respect that.

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Honestly, I’ve seen both. Plenty of people give in, but I also know a handful who fought desires for the sake of deen. It’s encouraging when you find them, even if they’re not loud about it.

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Been there. Divorce changed my view too. I still believe chastity is possible and worth it, but it’s rare to find openly. Look in religious circles, halaqahs, and sincere communities - you’ll meet like-minded people.

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I relate so much. After my own heartbreak I wondered if anyone else cared about chastity. I did meet some sincere people at community events and mosque classes. They’re not the majority, but they’re real.

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