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The place where a woman observes the waiting period after her husband's death

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Question:
The questioner says: A woman's husband has passed away, and no one remains in her home except her and some of her children who are unable to care for her. Is she permitted to observe her waiting period in the home of one of her married sons, or in the homes of her married daughters?

Answer:
If she is able to remain in the marital home, she is required to do so. This is one of the rulings regarding the waiting period after a husband's death. This is one of the forms of mourning that is obligatory during the waiting period after a husband's death: remaining in the house where her husband died while she was in it. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Remain in your house"
until what is written reaches its termحتى يبلغ الكتاب أجله
Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1204Sahih (Darussalam)
. However, if she is unable to remain in the house where her husband died while she was in it, she moves to another house where she feels secure and can obtain her needs.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source بلوغ المرام 06-08-1433هـ — alfawzan.live (53:11)

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