Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) said: We were young men with the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) and we had nothing (means). The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "O young men! Whoever among you has the means to marry should get married, for it is more effective in lowering the gaze and guarding the private parts. And whoever is not able to marry should fast, for fasting diminishes his sexual desire."