Divorce & Iddah · Subtopic
Iddah
443 fatawa from 9 South African Darul Iftas on Iddah, part of Divorce & Iddah. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Iddah fatawa — page 11 of 12
- Ask Imaam7 Jul 2008
They reunited before completing his wife's Iddah waiting period
Few months later, my cousin brother had an argument with his wife and pronounced the words " I divorce you " two times. But they reunited before…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Oct 2007
Will my iddah will end with three months or i have to complete three menstural cycle even if it is 4-5 months?
Mufti sahab i am observing iddat of talaq .I have already completed first menstural cycle but have not got my second menses and its already 15…
Mufti Moosa Salie - Ask Imaam26 Sep 2007
Is it necessary for a woman to go to live at her family's home for a short period after her iddat for the death of her husband?
Is it necessary for a woman to go to live at her family's home for a short period after her iddat for the death of her husband?
- Ask Imaam31 Aug 2007
Is there any time left for returning of her to her husband. If not then is TALAK has occured and what is iddat and when it will begin and how much is duration?
My aunt has recieved notices of Talak from her husband through court. Now she has recieved the third notice, is there any time left for returning of…
Ml. Abdul Hameed - Ask Imaam29 Aug 2007
Can she do shopping while on Iddat?
My friend was given two divorse in writing, and her iddat started, they got married 1 year back secretly without their parents knowledge. but now…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Aug 2007
Expiry time of my Iddat
I would like to know what is the expiry time of my iddat of the death of my husband who expired on the 17th march 2007 at about 17h-18;30h.he was…
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri - Ask Imaam25 May 2007
When does the Iddat time commence from?
i would like to know if idat traspires the time immediately after the talaaq which was 16yrs ago but the talaaq was only confirmed by the moulana it…
Ml. Ya'qoob Dadabhai - Ask Imaam24 Jul 2006
*Please explain the iddat period between each talaaq eg. if 1st talaaq is given on 01 March 2006 - when can i give the 2nd and when the final talaaq.
*Please explain the iddat period between each talaaq eg. if 1st talaaq is given on 01 March 2006 - when can i give the 2nd and when the final…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Jul 2006
*Please explain the iddat period between each talaaq eg. if 1st talaaq is given on 01 March 2006 - when can i give the 2nd and when the final talaaq.
*Please explain the iddat period between each talaaq eg. if 1st talaaq is given on 01 March 2006 - when can i give the 2nd and when the final…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 May 2006
what is the ruling, must he make nikaah before expiry of iddat. or can he take her back smilingly
A person uttered to his wife "i am giving you one talaaq" Subsequently he wrote a letter the next day stating "i (persons name) hereby give you my…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Mar 2006
A women who is in age of 57 and got divorced. She is still in her iddah. Now she got proposal from other men for marriage. The men who proposed is in hurry
A women who is in age of 57 and got divorced. She is still in her iddah. Now she got proposal from other men for marriage. The men who proposed is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 Feb 2006
Woman was sitting in iddah after her husband passed away, she was pregnant at the time of her husband death. she was six weeks in her pregnancy. how is iddah calculated ?
Woman was sitting in iddah after her husband passed away, she was pregnant at the time of her husband death. she was six weeks in her pregnancy. she…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 Feb 2006
Talaaq-Raj'ee. What happens if the Husband does not take the wife back after iddat ?
Talaaq-Raj'ee. What happens if the Husband does not take the wife back after iddat ? Can he re-marry her after that ?
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Oct 2005
He has left my grandmother. I am aware that a period of Iddah of 4 months and 10 days is to be enforced
My grandfather recently died in Bangladesh. He has left my grandmother. I am aware that a period of Iddah of 4 months and 10 days is to be enforced…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Sep 2005
man gives his wife one talaaq and the iddat period expires and they recontract a new nikah does the one talaaq from before still stand for their future
if after a man gives his wife one talaaq and the iddat period expires and they recontract a new nikah does the one talaaq from before still stand…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Jul 2005
divorced but still she wants to go to school during iddah
My sister got divorced almost two months back. She is 18 years old. As far as I know, she is supposed to stay home for 4 months and 10 days. But she…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam1 Sep 2004
My husband gave me ONE talaq baain. AFTER IDDAH can i marry THIS SAME MAN again?
It is permissible to marry your husband during the Iddat or out of the Iddat if he issues you one Talaaq-e-Baain. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2004
My husband issued me with ONE talaq bain. Can i marry my ex AFTER IDDAH by just performing nikkah?
If your husband issued you one Talaaq-e-Baain, then you are free to marry after the expiry of your Iddat. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Jun 2004
What does it mean by doing ‘Bait’? Which Muslim sects do this and WHY? Was this ever recommended by the Prophet s.a.w.s.? IF NOT, doesn’t it automatically become a Biddah?
1. Bay?at means when you put your hand in the hand of a pious person and take an oath of allegiance. The person who you choose to take bay?at with…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Jun 2004
If husband give the 2nd and/or 3rd Divorce at the end of 1st month of her Iddat, would Iddat be extended for extra month as well?
I am aware of the fact that wife?s Iddat starts as soon as Husband give her 1st Divorce. Q.1. If husband give the 2nd and/or 3rd Divorce at the end…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam21 May 2004
my friend's husband passed away on the 16 of january 2004,when does her iddat ends.
The moment the husband passed away, her iddat began. If she is not pregnant then her iddat will be for 4months and 10 days. If she is pregnant then…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam23 Apr 2004
During my idda can I go for a work in office?
Asalaam Alykum, I'm a working lady in Kuwait. After 4 years seperation from my husband I recd. writen talaq by from my husband during my vacation…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Mar 2004
What can be done to bring the counting of divorce back to zero, even if the couple reconciles verbally and physically within the iddat period.
my husband gave me one talaaq saying "i give you first divorce". This was totally unintentional as he wanted to say that "he will give me first…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Aug 2003
What islam says about “ iddat” of a divorced woman who had divorce before “rukhsati” but she had sexual relations with her husband in secret?
The Iddat for a divorcee after having conjugal relationship with her husband is three menstrual cycles. If she is conceived, the Iddat will be till…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 May 2003
If on mine or my kids’ birthdays or anniversaries if I offer 2 Rakaats of Shukraana, to thank Allah S.W.T. for all His blessings, will this be regarded as Biddat?
It is not permissible to celebrate one?s birthday or anniversary. However, one may thank Allah Ta?ala for giving life for the previous year or thank…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam7 May 2003
Is it wrong for a female to go to work during her iddat period after 2nd talaaq?
I received my 1st talaaq and was in my iddat period for 2months when my husband and I broke the iddat period.We did not resolve our differences…
Mufti Muhammad Ashraf - Ask Imaam7 Apr 2003
I received my 1st talaaq immediatly after having a miscarrige.I was still bleeding.How do i calculate my iddat period?
If your Nifaas, lasts till its maximum period, i.e. 40 days or lesser, then your Iddat will be till three menstrual cycles after the Nifaas. (Shaami…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Dec 2002
My marraige is annuled.my iddat is over,and still love my husband.how do i get over this.
I was seperated form my husband a few months ago,I took my 2 children and moved out as he lifted his hands for me and emotionaly abused me.I thought…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Nov 2002
what is the defination of Biddah. Is every thing new in relegion i do will be consider biddah. I feel confused about this matter.
What is defination of biddah. Is every thing new in relegion i do will be consider biddah. I feel confused about this matter. I heared if some one…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam1 Oct 2002
1.If conditions weren't met with,during Iddath after talaaq,can this be repeated? 2.I have received a proposal to be a second wife.What are the conditions that i should know about?
My husband issued 3 talaaqs in one sitting 2 yrs ago.I was very traumatised about this especially as it was during a petty argument and he still…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Sep 2002
what is the purpose of iddat?why is there no iddat period for a man/husband.
Iddat has a two-fold benefit, it is sanctioned to ensure that the womb is clear, hence, she waits for three menstrual cycles before remarrying. The…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam6 Jul 2002
Does a women revert to Islam have to observe an Iddah period from a previous unislamic marriage?
I reverted to Islam in April this year. Prior to this I had been married to a non muslim but this marriage broke down several months before my…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 May 2002
if after making nikaah,the marraige does not get consumated, is it compulsory to still sit in iddat?
my sister, had got divorced, she sat in iddat for the required period, after her iddat, she made nikah to Mr X, MR X refused to consumate the…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Apr 2002
Can my husband still reconcile after finished my iddat, if I got khula????
Assalam-O-Allaikum, I just have a question, I needed to get divorce from my abusive husband. After separated from him, I filed for divorce in US…
Moulana Imraan Vawda - Ask Imaam20 Mar 2002
Respected mufti, If a women attends the nikka of another woman who is marrying without completing her Iddat period, does this invalidate her own nikka?
The Nikah of a woman during Iddat is invalid. Attending such a Nikah by a married woman does not invalidate her Nikah. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jan 2002
What is the purpose of iddath?
Salaams. I had asked my husband for a talaak to prevent him from continuing with zinah. He had my file taken from the jamiat office and did not…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Dec 2001
I need to know the time period of iddat for Khula aur divorce(talaaq).
Assalam-O-Allaikum, I've heard from a religious woman that for Khula iddat time is 1 month or a woman can do it for 3 months, but for divorce is…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam24 Jun 2001
I have heard that the reason for iddat is to see if any softness will come into the hearts of the husband and wife. Is this true?
And what if the wife is performing her iddat at her parents home? I have also heard that iddat should be performed at the husbands home.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam22 May 2001
Iddah/Iddat (Period of waiting)
ÍDDAH (Period of waiting) Literally -the word 'iddah means to count. The count of the monthly purifications after menstruation. Religiously 'iddah…
- Ask Imaam27 Aug 2000
My husband mentioned 'talaq,talaq,talaq' in an argument. He now claims that he mentioned it 2 times and mispronounced the 3rd time and he still wants me as his wife. Can i go back after iddath?
We both want this marriage. Is there any way of getting back together? We have no children.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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