I am a married man leading a happy life. I clearly understand that anal intercourse is strictly forbidden in Islam and also in other major religions too, but I needed to ask how does foreplay or oral sex fit in to this category. Can a husband other wise play with the anal area of his wife, obviously with his hands including the rectum?
Please be brief in your explanation brother as I am still in doubt.

Asalaamu Alaikum,

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