The Elderly Woman and the Minor, Who Has Not Reached Puberty Must Observe the Waiting Period of Death
Question :
Is it incumbent upon the old woman who has no desire for men, or the young girl who has not reached puberty to observe the waiting period of death, if her husband dies?
Answer:
Yes, it is incumbent upon the old woman who has no desire for men to observe the waiting period of death. The same for the minor girl who has not yet reached puberty and is not approaching it. She must observe the waiting period of death, if her husband dies. until she delivers, if she is pregnant. Or, she must remain for four months and ten days, if she is not pregnant, according to the generality of the Words of Allah, Most High:
"And those of you who die and leave wives behind them, they (the wives) shall wait (as regards their marriage) for four months and ten days."
And the generality of the Words of Him, Most High:
"And for those who are pregnant (whether they are divorced or their husbands are dead), their 'Iddah (prescribed period) is until they lay down their burden."
Source:
The Permanent Committee.
Fatawa Islamiyah, Vol. 6 Page 95
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