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Is it permissible for a woman whose marriage contract has been written to speak with her husband over the phone if her father swore to divorce his wife (her mother) threefold if she does so?

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The woman who is legally contracted in marriage is a wife, but custom dictates that consummation should only occur after the wedding. This custom must be followed due to the harms that result from its violation. The father's prevention of his daughter from speaking to her husband on the phone is an unjustified stringency, neither by Sharia nor by reason. As for the father's oath of divorce if you speak to your husband, it is a conditional divorce, and its occurrence depends on the father's intention. If he intended divorce, a divorce would occur for the mother. If he intended prevention and threat, he would be liable for an expiation for breaking an oath, and his oath would be dissolved. Therefore, you should not speak to your husband until you know the father's intention behind his oath. If he did not intend divorce, it is hoped that you can soften his stance so he permits you to speak. However, if he intended divorce, do not speak to your husband to avoid the divorce occurring and spoiling the family relationship. The father should be dealt with wisely and understandingly.

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