Q&A / Hayd and marriage Can a marriage contract (ʿaqd al-nikāḥ) be performed while the woman is in hayd? Yes. A. Sistani says there is no problem performing the marriage contract during hayd. Sexual intercourse during hayd is separately prohibited.
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Verbatim · Ayatollah A. Sistani
There is no problem in it. The marriage contract (ʿaqd) is a separate ritual category from intimacy. The contract itself is valid; vaginal intercourse during hayd is unlawful for both spouses (see related Q on intercourse).
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