What is incumbent upon the husband to do with his first wife (formerly a virgin) when he travels abroad for two weeks on a honeymoon with his second wife (a non-virgin)?
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If a man marries a woman who is not a virgin (thayyib), he stays with her for three nights, and then he must be equitable in dividing his time among his wives. The first wife's right to overnight stay (mabit) is not forfeited except with her consent, and he is obligated to make up for the nights she did not waive. If the husband travels with the new wife for two weeks, he must make up to the first wife the duration exceeding the first three days, which is the new wife's right.
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