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Period of Iddah

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Q: What is the time period of Iddah after divorce?

A: For a woman who experiences Haidh (monthly menses) the Iddah (waiting period before marriage is allowed) is three Haidh. For a woman who does not experience Haidh it is three months and for a pregnant woman it is delivery of her baby.

Moulana Nazeem Moosagie
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