What is the ruling of the Sharia regarding a father postponing his daughter’s wedding indefinitely, under the pretext of testing her fiancé and the extent of his self-control in anger, and is he entitled to do so?

The default is that the wife must surrender herself to her husband if he requests it after the immediate payment of the mahr, unless there is a legitimate Sharia-compliant reason for delay, such as stipulating a one-year grace period at the time of the contract due to the wife's young age or her being abroad. Any period exceeding one year for this purpose, or a postponement for another reason, is not considered valid, and the condition becomes void, while the marriage remains valid. We emphasize the importance of mutual understanding to solve problems, and the wife prioritizing obedience to her parents over obedience to her husband before consummation.