I left my wife with my family and traveled for a year to seek a livelihood; is this work forbidden?
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The questioner : I am married, and I left my wife with my family in the marital home and traveled to an Arab country to seek my livelihood. My journey lasted a full year. Is this forbidden? What are its prohibitions? Please inform us, may Allah reward you.
The Shaykh : If your travel is to a country where you intend to seek the provision of Allah, then this is travel for a pressing need, and you are excused for it. Leaving your wife and your family in this situation is not a blame on you. However, it is necessary that the wife be in a safe place where there is no fear for her or for her children. If she is not in a safe place, it is obligatory for you to take her with you if possible, or to remain in your country until you are secure regarding your family and children. The matter depends entirely on the need and on the wife’s consent to it, but the basic condition in this is that you are secure regarding your family and your child.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : If your travel is to a country where you intend to seek the provision of Allah, then this is travel for a pressing need, and you are excused for it. Leaving your wife and your family in this situation is not a blame on you. However, it is necessary that the wife be in a safe place where there is no fear for her or for her children. If she is not in a safe place, it is obligatory for you to take her with you if possible, or to remain in your country until you are secure regarding your family and children. The matter depends entirely on the need and on the wife’s consent to it, but the basic condition in this is that you are secure regarding your family and your child.
The questioner : May Allah bless you.