in which he can take her back. This rationale is most apparent in the waiting period of a woman whose divorce is revocable, and the Noble Quran alludes to it: “You do not know—perhaps Allah will bring about something new thereafter.” (1) [al-Talaq 65:1]

Another wisdom is to discharge the husband’s right and to display sorrow over his loss; this concerns the widow.

Indeed, the waiting period contains many other benefits tied to the rights of the husband and the wife, the right of the child, and—before all else—the right of Allah, which is fulfilled by obeying His command. For in mere compliance with His instructions lies a profound secret among the secrets of His law. Allah is the One who grants success.