Can I Seek a Divorce After 18 Years of No Financial Support?—Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

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Hanafi Fiqh

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Question

Can I seek a divorce after 18 years of no financial support?

Answer

In this video answer, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani explains the rights of a wife regarding financial support in marriage.

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.

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