If the husband dies before consummation, the wife observes the waiting period and is entitled to inheritance

Question:
May Allah reward you. We have a call from Muhammad from al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, upon which is the best of prayers and the most perfect blessings. Please, Muhammad. Hello, peace be upon you. And upon you be peace, the mercy of Allah, and His blessings. How are you, Shaykh? Hello. Welcome. The Shaykh is with you, please proceed with the question. If a man marries a woman and then dies before consummating the marriage, what is her right and what is her obligation? Very well, please, Shaykh.

Answer:
She must observe the waiting period for widowhood, which is four months and ten days, and she is entitled to inherit from her husband. She must observe the waiting period and she is entitled to inheritance. She is required to observe the state of mourning (i'dad) during the waiting period for widowhood, which entails abstaining from adornment and perfume, and staying in the house. Yes.