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What is the ruling on a man marrying another woman without a guardian, while insisting on bringing her to the house, and is the wife obligated to have relations with him while he is afflicted with a disease, or if he forces her into sadism?

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Marriage without a guardian (wali) is invalid according to the majority of jurists, but it is valid if conducted in a country that applies the Hanafi school of thought, and if the contract is performed by a judge or a marriage officiant.

Sadism (striking the wife during intercourse) is permissible if it is with her consent and is not excessive, while avoiding the face and dangerous areas.

If the husband is afflicted with a sexually transmitted disease, the wife has the right to refuse intercourse until he recovers, to avert harm.

The wife has the right to live in an independent home that no one else shares with her, unless the house is divided and each of them has their own facilities.

The wife does not have the right to object to her husband marrying another woman, unless she stipulated this in the marriage contract. The husband must be just among his wives.

A wise woman overlooks some matters and manages her jealousy to live happily.

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