It is Incumbent Upon the Husband to Protect His Wife From the Causes of Corruption

Question :

I witnessed my wife kissing the image of a singer on the television screen; the sight of this angered me, and from that time I abandoned her and I continue to do so until now. I request you to advise me regarding the ruling of the Islamic Law on this unexpected behavior on her part and my subsequent ostracism of her. And what is the ruling also on my continuing with her in this manner, when I feel that she may be deceiving me at any time?

Answer:

There is no doubt that a woman has little endurance or patience when faced with the causes of trials and temptations (Al-Fitan). And there is no doubt that looking at pictures of men and listening to the voices of singers is a major cause of temptation and trial for men and women. So we advise you to be zealous regarding your wife and protect her from the causes of corruption, so do not let her see the tempting pictures in immoral magazines and films full of evils, and prevent her from seeing pictures of men from whom temptation and trial are feared, due to their good looks or pleasant-sounding voices. As for separating from her, that is a sign of Al-Ghirah, but perhaps you should return to her and inform her of the reason for separating from her, and seek confirmation from her that she will not return to seeking gratification from looking at men, and to confine her glances to her husband, and that you should also confine your glances to your wife. And Allah is the Granter of success.

Source:
Ibn Jibreen
Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 5 Pages 382-383