Touching one's wife during her Haidh
Question
During one's period, is the husband allowed to touch his wife from the belly button till her knees on her clothes? If not, can he at least hug her?
Answer
Yes. He may touch her over the clothes.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
فيجوز الاستمتاع بالسرة وما فوقها والركبة وما تحتها ولو بلا حائل وكذا بما بينهما بحائل بغير الوطء ولو تلطخ دما ( رد المحتار 1/292 )
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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