What is the ruling on requesting to see a picture of a veiled girl—without her knowledge—with the intention of proposing to her, and what is the ruling on a friend of the girl agreeing to send the picture secretly?

It is permissible for a suitor to look at a picture of his fiancée for the purpose of inquiry, not for pleasure or enjoyment, even if it is without her knowledge. However, it is better not to look at it when she is unaware. The picture must be disposed of after the permissible viewing, and it is not allowed to keep it.