Wife moving away from her husband to further her studies

· 13 Muharram 1441 AH1 min readEnglish
Women's IssuesGoing to universities and colleges

Question

I want to continue my PhD studies abroad or in another city that's away from my home. Actually I am married and have a baby girl alhumdullilah. Is it okay or a sin in Islam to move away from my husband for a specific time period? During this duration he will stay with his first wife and children.

Answer

It is wrong for a woman to move away for these types of reasons. Your greater concern should be your home, husband, child and your deen.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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