If a woman observes the waiting period for her husband, does her daughter observe it with her?
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The third question of Fatwa number ( 7077 )
Q3: If a woman observes the waiting period for her husband and she has a daughter, does this daughter observe it with her, knowing that she is of age?
A3: She is not permitted to observe the waiting period with her mother for her mother’s husband, but this daughter is permitted to observe the waiting period for him for three days; because it is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:Sunan Abi Dawud 2299Sahih (Al-Albani) And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q3: If a woman observes the waiting period for her husband and she has a daughter, does this daughter observe it with her, knowing that she is of age?
A3: She is not permitted to observe the waiting period with her mother for her mother’s husband, but this daughter is permitted to observe the waiting period for him for three days; because it is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:
It is not lawful for a woman who believes in Allah and the Last Day to observe mourning for one who has died, more than three nights, except for four months and ten days in the case of a husband.
لا يحل لامرأة تؤمن بالله واليوم الآخر أن تحد على ميت فوق ثلاث ليال، إلا على زوج أربعة أشهر وعشرا
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