Is the wife obligated to continue accepting her husband's absence from her and their children due to his work in a non-Muslim country, or should she continue to confront him with the necessity of moving to live with him at his workplace?
A wife has the right to demand that her husband not be absent from her for more than six months, unless there is a legitimate reason or with her consent. It is better for the wife and children to reside wherever the husband resides, due to the worldly and otherworldly benefits therein. It is advisable for the spouses to communicate and discuss this matter, taking into account the family's interests. The wife can suggest to her husband that he search for work in a Muslim country to reunite the family, or to accept a small income in his own country, as money is not everything. If the wife needs to inform someone whose word her husband accepts, she should do so. Fulfilling a promise is desirable, but residing in non-Muslim countries may be fraught with dangers, especially concerning the upbringing of children. Therefore, it might not be best for him to take you with him. Whenever a Muslim can emigrate to a Muslim country, that is preferable.
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