Assalamu Alaikum,

For most of my life I have been a loner. I have many friends and I like interacting with people, but when it comes down to serious aspects of my life, I like to be the only one involved. I do not want to get married.

Of course, my parents bring up Islamic views, saying marriage is almost necessary to be Muslim. But I strongly know that I won't commit zina if I don't get married, and I just do not want to start a family.

Is it ok not to get married?