Spouses consummating their marriage without having to live with each other permanently

Q: Can a couple consumate their marriage without having to live with each other permanently? Are there any rulings to wanting to live separately until the husband can fully provide for him and his wife?

A: Making these types of conditions that they will not have to live with each other is against the shar`ee spirit of nikaah. If for a short period the husband has to go out then this is an acceptable excuse for the husband.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)