How long can a person stay away from his wife?

Submitted by user2 on Tue, 2023-11-07 07:31

Q: Because of my job I have been transfered to another city. Since I am married, my wife is back home.

My question is how long can one stay away from his wife without craving any sexual intimacy with his wife? Like for how many days/months. What does Islam says about it? As I live far away from her so it will take time to go back home.

A: That is left to the individual. Some people require intimacy in short intervals. Others can manage sometimes up to a month or two months. It is also important to understand the sentiments and feelings of the wife.

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

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)

Category:

Nikaah & Marriage Issues›Various masaail of Nikaah

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