Husband's Foreplay with His Wife During Menstruation

Question
What is the ruling on a husband foreplaying with his wife during her menstruation, and does foreplay without intercourse have an effect?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: It is permissible for spouses to engage in playful affection during menstruation as long as actual intercourse does not occur, and God knows best.
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