It is known that a woman whose husband has died is not entitled to housing, so if she observes her waiting period in her husband’s house, does she have to pay the rent?

Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner says: It was mentioned to us that a woman whose husband has died is not entitled to housing, even though she is commanded to observe her waiting period in her husband’s house. Does this mean that if she observes her waiting period in the husband’s house, she has to pay the rent?

Answer:
Yes, indeed, from her inheritance. Yes, from her inheritance. She has nothing but her inheritance. Yes.