A wife requesting divorce due to her husband's absence
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Question:
Muhammad from Jeddah asks: Is it permissible for a wife to request a divorce from her husband if he is absent from her for more than a year?
Answer:
If she is harmed by his absence and needs his presence, or needs financial maintenance, the important thing is that if she is harmed by the length of his absence, she may request his presence or separation. Yes.
Muhammad from Jeddah asks: Is it permissible for a wife to request a divorce from her husband if he is absent from her for more than a year?
Answer:
If she is harmed by his absence and needs his presence, or needs financial maintenance, the important thing is that if she is harmed by the length of his absence, she may request his presence or separation. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/195 — archive.org (6:33)
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