If a man divorces his wife and then dies, what is the waiting period she must observe?
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Question:
The last issue in the questioner’s letter from Algeria is as follows: A man divorced his wife three times and then died while she was still in her waiting period. Does she observe the waiting period for widowhood, or the waiting period for divorce?
Answer:
This matter is to be referred to the court, and the court will rule on it. The issue of the waiting period and inheritance is to be brought before the court. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh.
The last issue in the questioner’s letter from Algeria is as follows: A man divorced his wife three times and then died while she was still in her waiting period. Does she observe the waiting period for widowhood, or the waiting period for divorce?
Answer:
This matter is to be referred to the court, and the court will rule on it. The issue of the waiting period and inheritance is to be brought before the court. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh.
Source
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