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What is the 'iddat' period prescribed for a widow under Muslim law?

Under Muslim law the iddat of a widow is "Four lunar months and ten days" from the husband's death; a pregnant widow follows a separate rule linked to delivery. The period…

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What is the 'iddat' period prescribed for a widow under Muslim law?

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Under Muslim law the iddat of a widow is "Four lunar months and ten days" from the husband's death; a pregnant widow follows a separate rule linked to delivery. The period of three menstrual courses, or three lunar months, applies to iddat after divorce, not after death.

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