THE BOOK OF WAITING PERIODS AND ASCERTAINMENT OF NON-PREGNANCY

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THE BOOK OF WAITING PERIODS AND ASCERTAINMENT OF NON-PREGNANCY

581—The waiting period is the period of waiting observed by a woman whose husband1 has parted from her through death or divorce.

582—When separation occurs through death, a woman whose husband has died must observe a waiting period in every circumstance:

A—If she is pregnant, her waiting period ends when she has delivered everything in her womb, as Allah Most High says: “The term of pregnant women is until they deliver their burdens” [al-Talāq: 4].

This applies generally, whether the separation occurs through death or during the husband’s lifetime.

B—If she is not pregnant, her waiting period is four months and ten days.

583—Throughout the duration2 of this waiting period, the woman must observe mourning:

A—By refraining from adornment, perfume, jewelry, and beautifying herself3 with henna and the like;

B—And by remaining in the house in which she was when her husband died, and she must not