What are the conditions for divorcing an absent husband?
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Question:
The questioner says: A woman’s husband has been absent from her for more than five years, and she has not heard from him during this entire period. Is she allowed to request a divorce? Please give us a ruling, may Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
She should go to the Shari'ah court, and they will look into her case. This is within the jurisdiction of the court. Yes.
The questioner says: A woman’s husband has been absent from her for more than five years, and she has not heard from him during this entire period. Is she allowed to request a divorce? Please give us a ruling, may Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
She should go to the Shari'ah court, and they will look into her case. This is within the jurisdiction of the court. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما هي شروط التطليق على الزوج الغائب؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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