According to search-discovered classical Islamic scholarship, the Quranic guidance for those 'unable' to marry, as detailed in Surah An-Nur (24:33), is a divine command to practice active chastity (الاستعفاف - Al-Isti'faf) until Allah provides the means. Tafsir Ibn Kathir clarifies this is a direct order from Allah to abstain from the unlawful for anyone who cannot find the means for marriage. [2, 5] The verse masterfully pairs this human responsibility with a divine promise: '...until Allah enriches them from His bounty.' This Quranic principle is powerfully supplemented by the direct advice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who recommended fasting for those who cannot afford marriage, describing it as a 'restraint' (وِجَاء - wija') that helps diminish sexual desire. [1, 3] Thus, Islam provides a complete spiritual and practical framework: a proactive command for self-control, a practical tool (fasting), and a hopeful reliance on Allah's ultimate provision.