Is it permissible for a woman to say: "O Allah, distance Satan from us and distance him from that which You have provided for us," if the man forgets this Sunnah before intercourse, and what is the wisdom behind this supplication?
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The remembrance (dhikr) mentioned in relation to intercourse is recommended, not obligatory. The apparent meaning of the addresses the man, but the intent of the dhikr is to seek refuge from the evil of Satan. This is not exclusive to the man; rather, the woman should also recite this dhikr. If the man forgets it, the woman should remind him. The benefit of this supplication is to safeguard oneself and one's child from the evil of Satan.
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