Abdullah bin Mas’ud narrated:
“We went with Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him), while we were young men who had nothing. He said: ‘O young men! You should marry, for indeed it helps in lowering the gaze and protecting the private parts. Whoever among you is not able to marry, then let him fast, for indeed fasting will diminish his sexual desire.”
Jami` at-Tirmidhi, Vol.2, Book 11, Hadith 2
