Question:
slm,
An old friend came to my home and asked two questions he was posed:
1) A husband has not contacted his wife and children for more than two years now. His location is unknown. The wife is asking is her marriage still valid?
2) What is the opinion if a man wants to accept Islam only to be able to marry a Muslim lady?
wslm,
Thank you very much to all the staff/scholars at e-shaykh for your services. May Allah swt cover you with His mercy. Many salaams to all especially Mawlana Shaykh Hishaam (qs).
Answer:
wa `alaykum salam,
1. If the husband is away from his wife for more than 6 months and she did not agree to that, then the wife may file for divorce.
2. In that case she can marry such person but he will be accountable before God for false testimony. After all, does she want to be the wife to one who lied to Allah?
Imam Senad Agic
Head Imam (IABNA)
The Islamic Association of Bosniaks in North America
http://www.mesihat.com
American Islamic Center – Chicago
http://www.aicchicago.com
