The ruling on a husband being absent from his wife for travel
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Question:
This questioner, Shuqayq, says that he is a migrant worker in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for two years. He proposed to a woman from one of the families and contracted the marriage, and he traveled to work for two years. What is the ruling on his absence from his wife during these two years?
Answer:
If it is for the sake of seeking sustenance, and he is in need of it, then there is nothing wrong with it. However, the contract remains valid, and she is his wife by virtue of the contract. Even if the consummation is delayed, she is his wife. Yes.
This questioner, Shuqayq, says that he is a migrant worker in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for two years. He proposed to a woman from one of the families and contracted the marriage, and he traveled to work for two years. What is the ruling on his absence from his wife during these two years?
Answer:
If it is for the sake of seeking sustenance, and he is in need of it, then there is nothing wrong with it. However, the contract remains valid, and she is his wife by virtue of the contract. Even if the consummation is delayed, she is his wife. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/297 — archive.org (5:15)
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