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Are an engaged man and woman permitted to interact like husband and wife?

No. Engagement does not change their status to husband and wife.

What Islam teaches

Until a valid Nikah takes place, the two remain non-mahram to one another.

What you can consider

Maintain appropriate Islamic boundaries until Nikah, even if both families have agreed to the marriage.

Qur'an 24:30-31; Sahih Muslim.

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