When does the ruling for maintenance revert to that of a resident after relocation?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of the Wedding Feast

Book 37 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

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Upon reaching the destination country and establishing residence there with the wives who accompanied him, the ruling reverts to that of a resident. Consequently, he is obligated to provide maintenance (*nafaqah*) to the remaining wives for the duration they are absent from him while he is settled in that new location.