If the husband dies and the woman does not learn of it until two days or more later, when does the waiting period begin?

The questioner : Hello.

The Shaykh : Yes.

The questioner : Peace be upon you.

The Shaykh : And upon you be peace.

The questioner : How are you, Shaykh?

The Shaykh : Well, and all praise is due to Allah.

The questioner : A woman’s husband died on a Thursday, but she did not learn of it until Saturday. When does the waiting period begin?

The Shaykh : From the husband’s death.

The questioner : From the husband’s death, but did she not learn of it on Saturday?

The Shaykh : What if she did not learn of it until after two months?

The questioner : Okay, what is the ruling if one of the months is not complete? Is it considered a month?

The Shaykh : It is considered a month.

The questioner : Okay, thank you, Shaykh. May Allah keep you safe. Peace be upon you.

The Shaykh : Peace.