Is a man sinful if he enjoys his wife, to whom he is lawfully wedded but with whom he has not yet consummated the marriage, if custom prohibits it? And do the spouses have the right to enjoy each other before consummation, in order to protect themselves from error, lower their gaze, and guard their chastity, especially if there are circumstances preventing consummation, such as the wife completing her studies?
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Enjoying one's wife after the marriage contract is permissible in principle, including intercourse and privacy. However, if this leads to dispute or discord due to violating custom, it is better to avoid it to prevent disagreement. The woman's guardian has the right to prevent conjugal relations until the immediate portion of the dowry is handed over.
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