Living separately during iddat

Q: During Iddah, it is haram for the wife to live away from the husband. Is it the same thing for the husband? Can he leave her and live separately?

A: Yes, he can if he wishes.

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

 

 Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)