What is the ruling when a husband and wife disagree regarding the wife's permission after consummation?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The statement of the husband is accepted. This is because the consummation of the marriage serves as evidence for the validity of the permission and the marriage contract itself, placing the apparent truth on the side of the husband.