What is the ruling on a husband keeping photographs of his wife after the legitimate and administrative marriage contracts, but before consummation, and what are the permissible limits of looking, if that is permissible?
It is permissible for a husband to see his wife's entire body after the legal marriage contract, whether before or after consummation. However, photographic images of the wife should not be kept for two reasons: First, the prohibition of photographing living beings, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "Indeed, angels do not enter a house in which there is a picture," and "Indeed, those who make pictures will be punished on the Day of Resurrection." Second, out of fear that the picture might fall into the hands of a non-mahram, who would then see what is not permissible for him to see, leading to temptation. This is unless there is a necessity, such as obtaining a passport, provided that the wife covers her entire body except for her face and hands.
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