The Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) vow of abstinence from his wives
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The author (may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned that causing harm is forbidden. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) vowed abstinence from his wives for a month. Was the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) action...?
Answer:
...abstain from his wife for a month. He did not abstain absolutely, but for four months, so that it would be forbidden.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The author (may Allah have mercy on him) mentioned that causing harm is forbidden. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) vowed abstinence from his wives for a month. Was the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) action...?
Answer:
...abstain from his wife for a month. He did not abstain absolutely, but for four months, so that it would be forbidden.
Source
شرح أخصر المختصرات في الفقه، فصل: والإيلاء حرام — islamhouse.com (59:53)
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