FatwaNegeri SembilanMarriage & Family
Iddah kematian suami
How long is the iddah of a woman whose husband has died, and what are the limits on leaving the house during it, such as going to a supermarket?
Short answer
A woman whose husband has died observes an iddah of four months and ten days.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Soal Jawab Agama
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
A woman whose husband has died observes an iddah of four months and ten days. During this period she may not leave the house or travel except for essential needs, such as work, medical treatment and buying basic necessities when no family member or trustworthy person can do so. Going out is limited to daytime, except for those who must work at night, such as doctors and nurses. If a child is able to buy the necessary goods, the mother is encouraged to stay home since there is no need for her to go out.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Perempuan/isteri yang kematian suami hendaklah menjalani tempoh iddah selama 4 bulan 10 hari.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Negeri Sembilan Mufti Department. “Iddah kematian suami”, date not stated. https://muftins.gov.my/soaljawab/iddah-kematian-suami/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/iddah-after-husband-death-leaving-house/