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Is the husband obligated to take back his wife if he is unable to return to his country due to financial circumstances, knowing that he must have marital relations with her for her to return to his bond?

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The husband's absence does not constitute divorce or make his wife unlawful for him, even if his absence is prolonged. However, the wife has the right that her husband should not be absent from her for more than six months, except for a valid excuse.

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