Refuge of the Distressed

In the perfection of faith, one aims to be fully aware of how to face adverse circumstances. A familiar such circumstance is the absence or impropriety of one's usual intimate partners. But Allah, in His mercy and foreknowledge, and mindful of our needs, graciously extends relief to those who face this disconcerting trial. Herein is a concise but meticulous exposition of this respite, as well as due admonition where necessary, based exclusively on the word of Allah, the sunnah of His Messenger (SAW), and the discernment of the most reputable Islamic legal scholars. All excerpts are presented as the original text followed by a translation.