The Taking Back of a Divorced Wife by a Man in Ihram

Question : The taking back of a divorced wife: A man divorced his wife and then traveled for Hajj. The wife was still in her waiting period ('iddah), and he took her back while he was in the state of ihram. That is, he met one of his companions, and the companion said, "So-and-so, I have heard that you divorced your wife, So-and-so?" He said, "Yes." The companion said, "O man, she is the mother of the children, so take her back." He said, "I bear witness that I have taken her back." Is this permissible or not?

Answer : Yes. It is permissible. Why? Because this is not a new marriage contract; it is the continuation of a previous marriage. So we must know the difference between a marriage contract and taking back a divorced wife. The first is not permissible, and the second? It is permissible.