The Ruling on Being Absent for a Long Time from One's Parents and Wife
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Question:
And may Allah bless you. 'Ayn, Mīm, Khā. He says: I am an Egyptian resident in Saudi Arabia, and my wife is in Egypt. I always call my wife on the telephone, and I miss my children and check on their health and the health of the boys. I have been absent from them for more than four years in order to seek a livelihood. Also, in my question, I ask about my mother and my father. Is this sufficient in maintaining family ties despite my absence from them, and they are pleased with me regarding the ruling on my absence for this duration?
Answer:
What a Muslim should do is not to prolong his absence from his wife, in particular, and from his parents. Rather, he should be present once a year, after four months or six months. He should be present, remain dutiful to his parents, check on them, and please them. Likewise, he should call his wife, be present, and fulfill the rights she has over him. This is if it is possible. As for if being present is not possible and he is busy and cannot be present, then he is excused in this. But he should call them, check on them, and reassure them. And this is sufficient until he is able to return to them and the intended purpose is achieved.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
And may Allah bless you. 'Ayn, Mīm, Khā. He says: I am an Egyptian resident in Saudi Arabia, and my wife is in Egypt. I always call my wife on the telephone, and I miss my children and check on their health and the health of the boys. I have been absent from them for more than four years in order to seek a livelihood. Also, in my question, I ask about my mother and my father. Is this sufficient in maintaining family ties despite my absence from them, and they are pleased with me regarding the ruling on my absence for this duration?
Answer:
What a Muslim should do is not to prolong his absence from his wife, in particular, and from his parents. Rather, he should be present once a year, after four months or six months. He should be present, remain dutiful to his parents, check on them, and please them. Likewise, he should call his wife, be present, and fulfill the rights she has over him. This is if it is possible. As for if being present is not possible and he is busy and cannot be present, then he is excused in this. But he should call them, check on them, and reassure them. And this is sufficient until he is able to return to them and the intended purpose is achieved.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/186 — archive.org (13:04)
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