Is it permissible for a suitor to see his fiancée via video call for the Sharia-sanctioned viewing before the engagement?
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It is permissible for the suitor to see the fiancée via video or image, provided that the legal conditions for seeing the face and hands are met. It is also permissible to speak with her as needed, observing proper Islamic etiquette and avoiding temptation. However, it is advisable to be cautious when marrying online due to the difficulty in verifying the suitor's religiosity and character.
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