Under Hanafi Muslim personal law, what waiting-period rule applies when a consummated irregular…
The Supreme Court distinguishes an irregular marriage before consummation from one that has been consummated. Termination of the consummated union entails iddat for the woman.
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Under Hanafi Muslim personal law, what waiting-period rule applies when a consummated irregular marriage is terminated by separation?
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Correct answer B
The Supreme Court distinguishes an irregular marriage before consummation from one that has been consummated. Termination of the consummated union entails iddat for the woman.
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Option A
Consummation is the fact that gives rise to the iddat consequence in an irregular marriage.
Option B
The Supreme Court identifies iddat as an effect of termination of a consummated irregular marriage.
Option C
The stated obligation applies to the woman.
Option D
The waiting period does not depend on waiver of dower.
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