Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

My husband has a life +4 year sentence.He may never come home. What should I do?

· 6 Rajab 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 1048English

Question

My husband has been in prison for 10 years and I have remained faithful to him, but it is becoming almost unbearable to remain so. I can't find anything pertaining to an incarcerated husband and I just can't see myself going through the rest of my life alone.

Answer

You may request your husband in prison to issue you a divorce. If he refuses to do so, you may contact your local Ulama and request them to annul your marriage. They will apply the judicial procedure in doing so. Should they require assistance to annul your marriage, they may contact us.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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