Is the wife entitled to maintenance (Nafaqah) while refusing consummation for the prompt dower?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Dowry (Mahr)

Book 36 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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The wife is entitled to maintenance for the period she abstains due to the right to demand her dower, even if the husband is insolvent regarding the dower, because her abstinence is based on a legitimate right.