Is a woman required to observe the waiting period if her husband dies before he has consummated the marriage?

Question:
He says: My sister’s marriage contract was concluded, and before her wedding to her husband, her husband passed away. Is she required to observe the waiting period? And does she inherit from him? Please inform us. May Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
Yes, it is obligatory for her to observe the waiting period for death, which is four months and ten days. She inherits from her husband who died before consummating the marriage with her, because she is his wife; because she is his wife. So if he dies before consummation, she is required to observe the waiting period, specifically the waiting period for death, and she inherits from her husband like other wives. Yes.