When does the waiting period begin for a woman whose husband went to jihad or was absent from her for a long time?
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Question:
If a man goes to jihad in the path of Allah, how does his wife observe her waiting period? When does her waiting period begin? And likewise, if the husband is absent for a long time?
Answer:
If she learns of his death, the waiting period begins from the time of death. The waiting period begins from the time of death, even if she does not learn of it until after it has ended; she has then completed her waiting period. The waiting period begins from the time of death if she learns of it. If she does not learn of it, this is called a missing person. This is referred to the court, and they decide what is appropriate. Yes.
If a man goes to jihad in the path of Allah, how does his wife observe her waiting period? When does her waiting period begin? And likewise, if the husband is absent for a long time?
Answer:
If she learns of his death, the waiting period begins from the time of death. The waiting period begins from the time of death, even if she does not learn of it until after it has ended; she has then completed her waiting period. The waiting period begins from the time of death if she learns of it. If she does not learn of it, this is called a missing person. This is referred to the court, and they decide what is appropriate. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، متى تبدأ عدة المرأة التي ذهب زوجها للجهاد أو غاب عنها طويلًا؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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