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 2 of 12
- MUBZ16 Jun 2024
Right of Custody / ʿIddah
I wanted to know the ruling if parents get divorced…. At what age do they go to the father Is it compulsory? Are baaligh children given a choice who…
- MUBZ16 Jun 2024
Medication to Induce Menstruation for ʿIddah
I have irregular periods that sometimes come after months of waiting. Can I take medication to bring on my menses will my iddah be counted? I have…
- MUBZ15 Jun 2024
ʿIddah Period of a Woman in Menopause
Dear mufti saheb. I have a question… How does one work her iddah period if she had a hysterectomy done. She is 55 years old.
- Mufti Online30 May 2024Roman Urdu
Iddat ke bad larki koi aur se shaadi kar le
اگر کوئ مرد اپنی بیوی کو طلاق دے دے اور پھر اسے علیحدہ نہ رکھے اور سب سے جھوٹ بولے کہ اسنے کوئ طلاق نہیں دی ۔ اور لڑکی اس بات کو قبول کرلے کہ گویا…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online30 May 2024
Wife refusing to reconcile after talaaq
A man and woman have been separated for 2 years and the 2nd talaaq was given. The woman is sitting in iddat. If her rights over the past 28 years…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online17 Feb 2024
Old lady going for umrah during iddat
My grandmother has an umrah trip planned for end of March. But her husband passed away a few days ago (Feb 11). I am aware that iddat is for 4…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood1 Feb 2024
Details of Nafaqah during Iddah
A lady has recently been divorced. She has no children. How much maintenance does her ex-husband have to pay. She has moved back in with her…
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Jamiat KZN1 Feb 2024
Performing Nikah during the Iddah period
My husband gave me a Talaaq and I sat in Iddah. I got married to another man after two menstrual cycles. Is my Nikah valid?
Mufti Moosa Salie - Mufti Online17 Jan 2024Roman Urdu
Waleemah ke bad talaaq to iddat kitne din hogi?
ولیمہ کے بعد دوسرے دن شوہر بیوی کو طلاق دے تو اس کے لیے شرعی حکم کیا ہے؟ اور عدت کا کیا سلسلہ ہو گا؟
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood2 Jan 2024
Maintenance during Iddah
During Iddah, does a husband have to give his wife Nafaqah?
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online31 Dec 2023
Wearing purdah when going to work during iddat
I am getting a divorce and wanted to find out, the fact that I need to continue working.. is it compulsory to wear a parda doing my iddath period…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ibn Masood7 Dec 2023
Iddah of a lady carrying a child of Zinah
A woman exercised Khula from her husband and three months have passed without her experiencing Haidh. are gone she did not bleed. It seems she may…
Maulana Ahmed Saeed - Mufti Online25 Nov 2023
Three talaaqs while one's wife is in the state of haidh
I would like to know the validity of the talaq given to me by my husband. He said talaq three times in one go out of anger. There were a few people…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - MJC14 Sep 2023
Calculation and Rules of the ‘Iddah
1. Calculation of the ‘Iddah 1.1. The ‘iddah following ṭalāq is calculated in terms of the menstrual cycle in the following manner: 1.1.1. The…
Mufti Taha Karaan - Ibn Masood12 Sep 2023
Iddah of an elderly woman
Does a 72 year-old woman need to sit in Iddah if her husband left her about 20-26 years ago. They had no contact with each other but were not…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - MJC25 Aug 2023
Is a verbal divorce valid without witnesses? Where to spend the ‘Iddah?
Firstly, one needs to establish whether your husband pronounced the divorce correctly. A husband issues a divorce by uttering the words of divorce.…
Mufti Abdurragmaan Khan - Ibn Masood23 Aug 2023
Divorce issued after a miscarriage
A woman experiences a miscarriage and immediately thereafter, she is divorced. When would her Iddah commence and terminate?
Mufti Abdur Rahman Abdur Razak - Mufti Online17 Aug 2023
Using deodorant during iddah
I recently got divorced. I am in my iddah. I know I am not allowed to wear perfumes, make up and jewellery etc. But is it permissible for me to use…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online15 Aug 2023
Woman in iddat leaving the home due to fear of being alone
A girl is currently sitting iddat in her father and mother in law's house. Her ex husband is a total lost case. The ex husband's parents have…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online15 Aug 2023Roman Urdu
Haamila ki iddat ke doran rujoo karna
Agar larki hamla ho shohar talaq de dy to kia iddat me ruju karne se miya biwi sath reh sakte hen ya nahi?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online7 Aug 2023
Receiving mahr in the form of property
A women received mehr in the form of property upon marriage from her deceased husband, and has chosen to marry a new person. Must the family of the…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online8 Jul 2023
Wife receiving nafaqah if she spends iddat at her mothers house
A couple used to live in the wife's house. The husband divorced the wife. Will the wife be allowed to spend her Iddat at her mother's house? If she…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam19 Jun 2023
Is it necessary to observe the Iddah prior to Khalwah?
If one gets married using the proxy method over the phone If that marriage ends and he divorced her over the phone while they've never physically…
Mohammed - Mufti Online14 Jun 2023
Calculating iddat of divorce that was issued during haidh
I am currently observing my iddat. My husband divorced me. According to shariah, my iddat period was 3 months/3 menstrual cycles. When he gave…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Ibn Masood8 Jun 2023
Using scented products during Iddah
During Iddah, is it permissible to use scented Vaseline? This is not for beauty or fragrance purposes, but rather, it is for dry skin. Also, what…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online4 Jun 2023
Taking one's wife back during the iddah of khula
1. Can a husband take his wife back during the iddah of khula? Would there have to be a new nikaah even though it is during the iddah? 2. Is the…
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online25 May 2023
Iddat commencing from the time the husband issues talaaq
My husband and I separated from each other since 1 year and I don't have any relationship with him, not before and not now. Now I take divorce from…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood28 Feb 2023
Calculating the Iddat of a Widow
I would like to find out how to work out the Iddat of a widow? Do you calculate using the Islamic lunar calender? Can you mention some rulings…
- Azaadville24 Feb 2023
A Woman In Iddat Walking In The Yard Of The House
Can a woman in Iddat go into the yard of her house if she is sure that no Ghayr Mahram will see her?
- Mufti Online4 Feb 2023
Woman wearing makeup during iddah
Is it permissible for a woman to wear makeup in her iddah period if it was necessary for her job role such as receptionist or air hostess?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood5 Jan 2023
Maintenance during Iddah
I went for a balloon ablasion in the womb and due to this operation, I don’t get my Haidh every month. I got my last cycle in November, and a year…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Azaadville23 Aug 2022
Maintenance Of A Woman In Her Iddat
I would like to request a ruling regarding the fact that my husband has to still take care of me while I’m sitting in my idat and I would like to…
- Mufti Online11 Aug 2022
Iddat period for a woman who was divorced while pregnant
What happens if you get divorced whilst 3 months pregnant? How long is your iddat?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood1 Aug 2022
Father touching one’s daughter with lust
If Hurmat-e-Musaaharat has been established as a result of an incident (lustful touching) between father and daughter, does the wife have to serve…
Mufti Mohammed Desai - Mufti Online23 Jul 2022
Woman in iddat dropping off her children at school
A woman is divorced and sitting in iddat. Her children stay with her. Is it permissible for her to drop the kids off at school? Her ex-husband…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online23 Jul 2022
Revoking a talaaq within the iddat period
I am currently in iddat after my husband gave me 1 divorce (19/05/22). He is messaging me that he wants a ruju but the Mufti Saheb I spoke to from…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ibn Masood13 Jun 2022
Iddat for the wife of Murtad
If a man becomes Murtad, does the wife have to serve Iddah?
Mufti Mohsin Khan - Jamiat KZN10 Jun 2022
The Iddah period of a divorced woman who’s husband passes away whilst she is in Iddah
If a woman is given a divorce and her husband passes away whilst she is in Iddat, does her Iddat change in any way?
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa - Jamiat KZN27 May 2022
Does a woman have to observe Iddat when the husband passes away if they were separated for 8 years?
My husband and I are separated for 8 years now. Is the nikaah still valid? What about iddat? In the event of his death, do I observe iddat?
Mufti Ismaeel Bassa - Ibn Masood18 May 2022
Applying oil while in Iddat
Can a woman serving her Iddat, apply oil to her hair?
Mufti Mohammed Desai
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