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The duration of a husband’s travel away from his wife

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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. This questioner says: Is there a specific duration prescribed by the Shari'ah during which a husband is permitted to travel and be separated from his wife?

Answer:
Six months. 'Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) specified six months. Yes.
Source شرح إغاثة اللهفان من مصائد الشيطان لابن القيم، فصل وقد أخبر - صلى لله عليه وسلم - أن طائفة من أمته تستحل الربا باسم البيع — islamhouse.com (1:10:46)

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