What is the ruling on delaying the marriage contract for an engaged daughter—despite the guardian's knowledge of the suitor and his daughter's desire for the legitimate contract to avoid what God has forbidden, and the suitor's fulfillment of all conditions and marriage expenses—until two days before the wedding?

It is not appropriate to delay a girl's marriage if a suitable match is found, especially if the husband is able to bear the expenses and provide the dowry. If there is a reason to delay the wedding, there is no objection to performing the marriage contract to legitimize the relationship and avoid embarrassment. The engaged couple are advised to be patient if the father is not convinced to perform the contract, bearing in mind that they are strangers to each other until the contract is concluded.