and it is forbidden to have intercourse with her while she is menstruating or by way of the anus. He may compel her—even if she is a dhimmīyah 1—to bathe after menstruation or any other impurity and to remove whatever the natural disposition finds repugnant, such as unwanted hair; a dhimmīyah, however, is not obliged to perform the ritual bath for major impurity after intercourse.

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He must spend the night with a free wife one night out of every four and may remain alone for the rest if he wishes. He is likewise required, if able, to have intercourse with her at least once every four months. If he travels for more than half of that period and she asks him to return and he is able, he must comply; should either of them refuse, they are separated at her request.

It is recommended to invoke the name of Allah before intercourse and to recite the transmitted supplication. It is disliked to engage in excessive conversation, to withdraw before she has finished, to have intercourse where one can be seen, or to speak about it afterward.

It is unlawful to lodge two of his wives in the same dwelling without their consent. He may prevent her 2 from leaving his house, though it is commendable—with his permission 3—for her to care for a sick maḥram (unmarriageable relative) and to attend his funeral.

He may also forbid her from hiring herself out or from breastfeeding another child, except when necessity 4 dictates.