Iddat of a pregnant woman

· 4 Rabiʻ II 1435 AH1 min readEnglish
Women's IssuesIddat

Question

What is the duration of iddat of a woman who has been given talaaq from her husband who later discovered herself pregnant, however the pregnancy is a result of a relationship she had during her marriage. She conceived from another man before her husband gave her talaaq. Should she observe iddat for the duration of the pregnancy or only for 3 months?

Answer

The iddat will terminate with childbirth.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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