Why We Have Become Like This!

This Reddit group often appears in my feed. Although I usually don’t open the posts, the titles often catch my eye, and I pause for a moment. It seems this triggers Reddit to show me more posts from this group. However, my question is about something entirely different. Most of the posts I see in this group revolve around dating and un-Islamic relationships between men and women. While I don’t claim to be a pious person myself, I wonder why a Muslim would engage in such discussions and actions that are completely against Islamic teachings. We are all Muslims here, so why are we blatantly engaging in such things? Please don’t take my words as a judgment against anyone personally. I am addressing the issue itself. As Muslims, if we feel the need and are able, why not simply get married? Marriage is a simple, pure, and satisfying institution that brings blessings (barkat) from Allah. Let me share an example from my own life. I am married. My first marriage ended, and I married again. However, this time I faced significant challenges because my second wife had ulterior motives. She saw an opportunity for worldly gains, such as my frequent travel overseas due to my work as a researcher/scientist, and hoped to gain permanent residency or citizenship in a developed country through me. She also insisted on living far away with her mother, away from my home in Pakistan, and expected me to send her a large monthly allowance. Initially, she hid her true intentions well, but over time, her motives became clear. Now, with three children between us, leaving her is not a simple decision, as I prioritize the welfare of my children. Despite these challenges, I have decided to pursue a third marriage. This time, I’ve asked my parents to help find a suitable match, as my previous decision to handle it alone caused me great suffering. I underestimated how cruel the world could be. Convincing my parents was the hardest part. To gain their support, I had to expose my current wife’s true nature. She eventually revealed her intentions in front of everyone, and now my parents fully support my decision to remarry. Despite everything I’ve been through, I am still striving to find peace and value in my life. I am trying to do things the right way and pray to Allah for guidance. That’s the message I wanted to convey: that we should all strive to follow the right path, no matter how difficult it may be. May Allah guide us all. And lastly, Imran Khan Zindabad!