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what is the purpose of iddat?why is there no iddat period for a man/husband.

· 24 Jumada II 1423 AH1 min readFatwa 6546English

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what is the purpose of iddat?why is there no iddat period for a man/husband.

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Iddat has a two-fold benefit, it is sanctioned to ensure that the womb is clear, hence, she waits for three menstrual cycles before remarrying. The second benefit is that she observes Iddat out of honour of her husband as in the case of death where she observes the Iddat of 4 months and ten days.

These are just benefits or points of wisdom. The true reason only Allah knows.

As Muslims our commitment is submission to the orders of Allah, whether we understand the wisdom behind the order or not.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Muhammad Kadwa
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