Darul Ifta Ibn Masood

Maintenance during Iddah

· 20 Jumada II 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

During Iddah, does a husband have to give his wife Nafaqah?

Answer

Yes, the ex-husband is required to maintain his wife fully (which includes providing her with Nafaqah) during the Iddah.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

واذا طلق الرجل امراته فلها النفقة والسكني في عدتها رجعيا كان او بائنا —-(الهداية ص443 ج2)

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Mufti Mohammed Desai
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