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Is a woman's demanding attention from a man she has agreed with on a future 'urfi marriage, and who initiated a request for an illicit relationship with her, considered a mistake? And is she entitled to him dedicating some of his time to her?

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Emotional relationships between non-mahram individuals are forbidden in Islam. If a woman finds herself in love with a man, she must maintain chastity and avoid anything that goes against Islamic law. If the man is religious and of good character, there is no harm in seeking a way to marry him. It is permissible for her to offer herself to him for marriage. If the marriage takes place, that is the desired outcome, as the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "We have not seen for two who love one another anything like marriage." If marriage is not possible, then the relationship must be severed. However, if the man hints at fornication, he is not fit to be married. It is advised to fear Allah to avoid falling into trials, for whoever fears Allah, He will make for him a way out and provide for him from where he does not expect.

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