Husband barred from communicating with his wife by her family

· 14 Jumada II 1446 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible for a husband not to have access/communication with his wife for 3 months based on a decision which was by her family... We are separated for 3 months..

Answer

Without any valid sharee reason, it is not permissible to bar the husband from his wife.

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

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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