Wife moving away from her husband to further her studies
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.
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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