Benefits of the Hadith of Sawdah Regarding a Wife’s Waiver of Her Right
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Question:
The Shaykh’s view: Can it be inferred from the hadith of Sawdah that a woman has the right to choose which of her co-wives she wants, if she wishes to waive her right?
Answer:
Yes, she has that right. She may choose from among her co-wives whom she wishes, and she has the right to waive her turn. This is her right; she may give it to whomever she wishes. Yes.
The Shaykh’s view: Can it be inferred from the hadith of Sawdah that a woman has the right to choose which of her co-wives she wants, if she wishes to waive her right?
Answer:
Yes, she has that right. She may choose from among her co-wives whom she wishes, and she has the right to waive her turn. This is her right; she may give it to whomever she wishes. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، باب القسم — islamhouse.com (1:00:02)
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