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Is it forbidden for a woman to imagine other stories while having intercourse with her husband, and by doing so, does she forbid what Allah has made lawful and permit what He has made unlawful?

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Scholars have explicitly stated that it is impermissible for either spouse to imagine another person during intercourse. It appears that a woman imagining a man she previously rejected falls under this prohibition, as it resembles what is unlawful. Therefore, strive to rid yourself of this unhealthy behavior.

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