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BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-268: PANDUAN IDAH DAN IHDAD SERTA HUKUM BERHIAS DIRI KETIKA DALAM IDAH
What do idah and ihdad mean, and what restrictions must a woman observe while in idah?
Short answer
Idah is a set waiting period for a woman, observed in obedience to Allah, as a sign of grief over a husband's death, or to confirm that her womb is clear.
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- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Bayan Linnas
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Idah is a set waiting period for a woman, observed in obedience to Allah, as a sign of grief over a husband's death, or to confirm that her womb is clear. Ihdad means abstaining from adornment or wearing jewellery out of mourning for a death. Scholars agree that a woman in idah, whether after a revocable divorce, an irrevocable divorce or a husband's death, may not accept proposals or marry an unrelated man, and may not leave or move from her residence. Exceptions apply where life or property is endangered, and for irrevocable divorce or widowhood, going out is allowed for essential needs such as work or medical care during the daytime.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Definisi ihdad menurut syarak ialah perbuatan meninggalkan perhiasan yang dipakai atau berhias diri kerana berdukacita atas kematian seseorang[2].
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “BAYAN LINNAS SIRI KE-268: PANDUAN IDAH DAN IHDAD SERTA HUKUM BERHIAS DIRI KETIKA DALAM IDAH”, 12 July 2023. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/bayan-linnas/5691-bayan-linnas-siri-ke-268-panduan-idah-dan-ihdad-serta-hukum-berhias-diri-ketika-dalam-idah. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-of-idah-ihdad-and-restrictions-during-idah/