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He threatened to take my son away from me if I go back home
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Question:
I am a working mother in the United States of America. My husband divorced me a short while ago and I am very confused. He threatened me that if I try to return to my (home) country to live with my family he will take my son away from me, and he is able to carry out his threat since he and my son (both) hold American citizenship, and as for me then I do not have American citizenship. So my question is: Would I be angering Allaah whilst I remain (here in America) without a mahram? What can I possibly do? It is very difficult for any member of my family to come to the United States.
Response:
There is no harm in her remaining if she can protect herself (guarantee her safety), because this is now her country in which she lives, so she is not (legally considered as) a traveller now. It is (quite) possible that she may find (another suitable) partner and get married. And Allaah is the Most Knowledgeable.
Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
Fataawa Mu'aasarah - Page 84
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