When must a free wife be delivered to her husband?

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Al-Mughni

Book of the Wedding Feast

Book 37 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If the wife is free, the husband is obligated to take possession of her day and night. He is also permitted to travel with her because the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to travel with his wives. However, if the journey is perilous, she is not obligated to accompany him.