What should a Muslim man do who has entered upon a Christian woman after the marriage contract (ketab al-ketab) and before the wedding celebration (farah), when he does not desire her?
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A Muslim man is not permitted to marry a Christian woman except under specific conditions. If these conditions are met, the marriage is valid; otherwise, it is null and void. If a Muslim man has contracted a marriage with a Christian woman and then commits adultery with her before consummation, there is no blame upon him for divorcing her after fulfilling her rights. If intercourse did not occur and there was no private seclusion with her in which intercourse could customarily take place, she is entitled to half of the dower. However, if any of that occurred, she is entitled to the full dower.
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