Is it Necessary to Marry? The Legal Ruling on Marriage

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I fear falling into the sin of zina. I have communicated the problem with my parents but they are saying that I should resist. I have tried doing this but it is not working and I don’t seem to be able to continue to do this for at least 5 years until I finish my studies.

My parents are correct as I am only 18 and I wouldn’t be able to support my wife. But what I have suggested is that to perform nikah and to live together in my own house after I complete my studies. She would live in her house and me in mine in the meanwhile. my parents don’t like this idea, so respecting their authority as everyone should I am resisting; but I feel it would be better for my imaan and well being if I did go ahead with my proposed idea.

If I wanted to I could fall into haram but I have to choose Allah above my parents. I am confident to go ahead and to put my trust in Allah. But I wanted to know how do I go about proposing? I have a few women in mind (that I have not talked to but I know of them) how am I supposed to propose to them? Can I talk to them on the basis of marriage? Should I be alone with them, in a public place, could we exchange numbers? How does it EXACTLY wor.....click on link above