What is the ruling on a husband kissing his wife while she is praying?
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A husband is not permitted to distract his wife during her prayer, as this causes her harm and prevents her from fully engaging in her prayer. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, forbade reciting loudly over someone who is praying. His wife's prayer is considered valid as long as the kiss did not lead to the emission of madhiy (pre-seminal fluid) or maniy (semen), because a mere kiss does not invalidate wudu' (ablution). The husband must repent, seek forgiveness, and not return to such an action.
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