The husband’s absence from his wife for more than ten years in pursuit of livelihood
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on a man who leaves his country in pursuit of a livelihood and is absent from his wife for more than ten years, knowing that he provides for her monthly?
Answer:
If she is content with that and permits it, there is no harm, provided he is in need of the earnings and she is content and permits it. However, he should not fail to visit her from time to time, lest she feel uncomfortable or be in danger due to his absence. He should check on her condition and manage her affairs. Today, praise be to Allah, means of transportation are available and fast, with no hardship involved. So if she permits it, there is no objection even if the period is long. Nevertheless, even if she permits it, he should go to her from time to time to monitor her situation, manage her affairs, satisfy her, and for other benefits.
Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on a man who leaves his country in pursuit of a livelihood and is absent from his wife for more than ten years, knowing that he provides for her monthly?
Answer:
If she is content with that and permits it, there is no harm, provided he is in need of the earnings and she is content and permits it. However, he should not fail to visit her from time to time, lest she feel uncomfortable or be in danger due to his absence. He should check on her condition and manage her affairs. Today, praise be to Allah, means of transportation are available and fast, with no hardship involved. So if she permits it, there is no objection even if the period is long. Nevertheless, even if she permits it, he should go to her from time to time to monitor her situation, manage her affairs, satisfy her, and for other benefits.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، تتمة باب العدة والإحداد — islamhouse.com (47:37)
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