Is it permissible for a man who has pronounced zihar against his wife to enjoy her without intercourse?

Question : Yes, Shaykh, if the one who pronounced zihar enjoys his wife without intercourse before he is declared a disbeliever,

Answer : Yes, meaning there is scholarly disagreement on whether it is permissible to enjoy her. The school of thought holds that it is not permissible to enjoy her; it is forbidden for him to enjoy her and it is forbidden for him to have intercourse, but the expiation is not obligatory except through intercourse.