A woman whose husband has been away for several years and who does not know his circumstances, whether he is alive or dead: should she wait for him or seek a divorce?
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The questioner : In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful, and may the prayers and peace be upon the Messenger of Allah.
The Shaykh : May Allah send blessings and peace upon the Messenger of Allah.
The questioner : If a woman married a man, and this man traveled to another country and was absent from her for years, and this woman does not know whether her husband is alive or dead, should she divorce him or wait for him?
The Shaykh : Yes, she has the choice. If she wishes, she can take the case to the court and request annulment, and she has the right to have it annulled. If she wishes, she can remain with him until the matter is looked into.
Yes? Is there a question?
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Please, may Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : May Allah send blessings and peace upon the Messenger of Allah.
The questioner : If a woman married a man, and this man traveled to another country and was absent from her for years, and this woman does not know whether her husband is alive or dead, should she divorce him or wait for him?
The Shaykh : Yes, she has the choice. If she wishes, she can take the case to the court and request annulment, and she has the right to have it annulled. If she wishes, she can remain with him until the matter is looked into.
Yes? Is there a question?
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : Please, may Allah bless you.