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One of our brothers/sisters has asked this question:

Assalamu Alaikum,

I am working in Gulf and my wife is in India, just want know the duration stay away from the wife as per Islam.

Quick response is appreciated.

Allah Hafiz

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Answer:

Duration away from wife

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

Dear and beloved brother in Islam, the only things which invalidate or break the sacred bond of marriage in Islam are divorce and/or death. Regardless of the time or duration the husband and the wife happen to live apart from one another, that duration of time by itself does not invalidate or effect the legality of one’s marriage in the least in the Sight of Shariah Law.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan