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AL-KAFI #1877: HUKUM BERHIAS BAGI WANITA YANG BEKERJA KETIKA DALAM IDDAH KEMATIAN SUAMI
May a woman who is working during her iddah after her husband's death wear only black or dark clothing, and may she wear a black robe decorated with beads?
Short answer
A widow must observe mourning throughout her iddah by avoiding clothing and adornment that attract attention.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
A widow must observe mourning throughout her iddah by avoiding clothing and adornment that attract attention. Dark or black clothing without added decoration such as beads best fits the requirement of mourning. Other coloured clothing is permitted if it is not meant for beautification and is not overly bright by local custom. Perfume, cosmetics and beads on garments fall under the prohibition, while personal hygiene is not prohibited.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Pakaian gelap atau berwarna hitam tanpa dihiasi dengan perhiasan tambahan yang lain seperti manik adalah lebih menepati syarat berkabung.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1877: HUKUM BERHIAS BAGI WANITA YANG BEKERJA KETIKA DALAM IDDAH KEMATIAN SUAMI”, 8 June 2022. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/5284-al-kafi-1877-hukum-berhias-bagi-wanita-yang-bekerja-ketika-dalam-iddah-kematian-suami. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-adornment-working-widow-iddah-death-husband/