We live far from our families for the sake of work and a livelihood, and we may be separated from our wives and children for a period that can reach two or three years. What is the ruling?
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The questioner : We live in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and praise be to Allah, for work and the sake of a livelihood, far from our families, our wives, and our children. We are away from them in travel and separation for a period that reaches more than two or three years. What is the ruling of the Shari'ah in this matter, specifically regarding being separated from the wives?
The Shaykh : There is no blame on this if it is for the dire necessity of seeking a livelihood, and the woman consents to it, and she is in a safe place in her country. Because the right is hers, if she consents to waive it for the sake of her husband's need, there is nothing wrong with it. But on the condition that she is in a safe place, such as being with her father in the house, or with her family, and they are trustworthy, as is known, trustworthy over her.
The Shaykh : There is no blame on this if it is for the dire necessity of seeking a livelihood, and the woman consents to it, and she is in a safe place in her country. Because the right is hers, if she consents to waive it for the sake of her husband's need, there is nothing wrong with it. But on the condition that she is in a safe place, such as being with her father in the house, or with her family, and they are trustworthy, as is known, trustworthy over her.