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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?

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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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