What does 'Iddah mean?
The waiting period a woman observes after divorce or widowhood before remarrying.
'Iddah explained
Three menstrual cycles after divorce, until delivery if pregnant, and four months and ten days after a husband's death. It establishes paternity and leaves room for reconciliation.
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What does 'Iddah mean?
'Iddah (عِدَّة, 'Iddah) means: The waiting period a woman observes after divorce or widowhood before remarrying.
How is 'Iddah written and pronounced in Arabic?
It is written عِدَّة and pronounced 'Iddah. It is also spelled Waiting period.
Where does 'Iddah come from in the Quran or hadith?
Three menstrual cycles after divorce, until delivery if pregnant, and four months and ten days after a husband's death. It establishes paternity and leaves room for reconciliation. Source: Al-Baqarah 2:228, 2:234.
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