What is the ruling if the waiting period ends while the husband is absent and the route is safe?

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Al-Mughni

Book of the Oath of Abstention (Ila')

Book 41 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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If the waiting period ends while the husband is absent and the road is safe, the wife has the authority to appoint an agent to demand that he travel to her or transport her to him. If he does not comply, he is compelled toward divorce.