Validity of marriage if husband doesn't touch his wife
Question
My husband did not touch me for the last 2 years even though we are living in the same house with 2 kids. Is our marriage still valid?
Answer
Yes.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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