Fulfilling the conditions agreed upon in the marriage contract
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Etiquette of Marriage & Divorce
Fulfilling the conditions agreed upon in the marriage contract
The Prophet (SAW) said: "The conditions most deserving of being fulfilled are those by which intimacy [marriage] is made lawful for you."
Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, on the authority of Uqbah ibn Amir (RA)
Explanation
Terms agreed upon at marriage are treated with particular seriousness, given the significance of the relationship they establish.
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