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Every time my parents bring up my marriage, I feel overwhelmed

Assalamu alaikum, everyone. I don’t know if anyone else goes through this, but whenever my parents start talking about getting me married-showing me profiles, mentioning guys-I just feel this heavy sadness. I end up crying, feeling shaky, and my anxiety goes through the roof. It’s like I shut down completely. I’ve seen people get excited when their families discuss marriage plans, but for me it’s the total opposite, and I honestly don’t get why. I’m in my mid-20s and I do want to get married one day, but right now I don’t feel ready. Not even close. Last year my family brought a few proposals, and I turned them down, saying I needed more time. Now a whole year has gone by, and they’re back at it again. This time they seem really serious. I just don’t know what to do or what to tell them. After thinking a lot, a couple of months ago I realized two things that really scare me. First, my career isn’t stable yet, and I can’t imagine giving up having a job. Second, the idea of a fully arranged marriage honestly terrifies me. If I had gotten to know someone naturally and we chose each other, I wouldn’t feel this panic. But marrying someone I know nothing about… that thought just shakes me up. I don’t know if there’s more deep down, but those seem to be my main worries. Just now I overheard my father talking to someone about a proposal for me, and I can’t even put my feelings into words. I’m just scared, anxious, stressed, and crying. Please tell me how to deal with this. And what does Islam say about it?

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The pressure makes it all worse, honestly. Have you tried telling them you need to meet someone first, just to talk and see? Islamically you have the right to know him before any nikah, you can refuse anything that doesn't sit right. Pray istikhara and be firm, this is your whole life.

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This hit me hard because the career part is so real. A woman's financial security is not a sin, and our deen honors that. Sit down with your father respectfully and explain your fears just like you wrote here, most desi parents don't realise the terror it causes until their daughter speaks up.

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Ya Rabb, what a heavy feeling. I remember crying in the bathroom after my mom showed me a photo, you are not alone in this at all.

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May Allah make it easy for you.

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Ameen.

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SubhanAllah, sister, you just described my exact situation word for word. May Allah ease your heart.

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