Is it permissible to divorce one's wife to devote oneself to seeking knowledge?
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The second question of Fatwa No. ( 11003 )
Q2: I am married, and marriage is a recommended practice, and seeking knowledge is an individual obligation for every Muslim man and woman. Can I divorce my wife so that I can go to seek knowledge?
A2: Marriage is from the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and through it a person completes his religion, as it causes him to lower his gaze and guard his private parts. Therefore, you should not divorce your wife. Marriage does not prevent you from seeking knowledge if you have strong determination
and sincere intention. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q2: I am married, and marriage is a recommended practice, and seeking knowledge is an individual obligation for every Muslim man and woman. Can I divorce my wife so that I can go to seek knowledge?
A2: Marriage is from the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and through it a person completes his religion, as it causes him to lower his gaze and guard his private parts. Therefore, you should not divorce your wife. Marriage does not prevent you from seeking knowledge if you have strong determination
and sincere intention. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
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