Is it permissible for the bride to perform Tayammum instead of Ghusl to pray the two Rak'ahs on her wedding night if she experiences discharge upon merely being touched by her husband and fears that her makeup will be ruined by Ghusl? And is it possible to postpone the two Rak'ahs until after enjoying the foreplay?
is a legal concession ( shar'iyyah) permissible only when water is unavailable or when one is unable to use it due to illness. The bride's concern for her adornment is not an excuse that permits Tayammum when water is available. The two rak'ahs for marriage are a (recommended act) and not obligatory; the bride can omit them without sin. If madhy (pre-seminal fluid) is discharged, she must purify her body and clothes and perform Wudu'. If maniy (seminal fluid) is discharged, she must perform (ritual bath) if she intends to pray. The enjoyment of the spouses before the two rak'ahs is permissible, but it is preferable to perform them beforehand for seeking blessings. If something that necessitates Wudu' or ghusl is discharged after the preliminaries, purification is obligatory before prayer. Merely touching a woman does not invalidate Wudu'.
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