Is it permissible for a man to engage in sexual intercourse with one wife in the presence or sight of the other, even with consent?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of the Wedding Feast

Book 37 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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Primary text

It is not permissible for a man to engage in sexual intercourse with one wife in a manner where the other wife sees or is aware of it, even if both wives consent to this arrangement.

Supporting text

This is forbidden because it involves vulgarity, absurdity, and a loss of noble character (*muru'ah*), which cannot be permitted even through mutual consent.