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What is the ruling on prolonging the period of the marriage contract before consummation, what is the solution to the housing problem, and is emigration from a non-Muslim country better for preserving one's religion?

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The basic principle is that a Muslim's residence in lands of disbelievers is forbidden due to the dangers it poses to religion and morals. So, if the wife is forced to remove her hijab in some situations, and is subjected to harm because of her adherence to her religion, then do not hesitate to leave those lands and return to a Muslim country. And whoever holds fast to his religion and trusts in his Lord, He will suffice him in all that concerns him, as Allah Almighty says: "And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out And will provide for him from where he does not expect. And whoever relies upon Allah - then He is sufficient for him."

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