How long is it permissible for a young Muslim to be away from his wife?

Question : Your Eminence the Shaykh, I love you for the sake of Allah. How long is it permissible for a young Muslim to be away from his wife, especially a student of knowledge who belongs to regions with harsh conditions, and who feels that interests and stimulants are accelerating during his studies? Is it permissible for him to leave his studies and return to his family, or should he continue his studies and leave his family as they are? Which is more important and better? These are very serious matters.

Answer : He can fulfill both rights. He should strive in seeking knowledge and be careful to pursue it, without leaving his wife for years. Praise be to Allah, how many breaks are there in one year now? How many breaks in one year? Two breaks. A break in the middle of the year and a break at the end of the year. During that time, he can contact his family through correspondence or by speaking on the telephone, and the intended purpose will be achieved, if Allah wills.