FatwaSarawakMarriage & Family
Iddah kematian suami
What may and may not a widow do during her iddah and mourning period after her husband's death?
Short answer
A widow must observe iddah for four months and ten days and practise ihdad (mourning) throughout.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Sarawak State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad (Koleksi Kemusykilan Agama)
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
A widow must observe iddah for four months and ten days and practise ihdad (mourning) throughout. She is forbidden to accept a proposal from or marry an unrelated man, and must avoid adornment of clothing or body, such as bright clothes, jewellery, perfume, kohl and henna. She may not leave the home, travel or move residence except for need, such as work, medical treatment or danger, while observing proper conduct and generally only by day unless her work leaves no choice. Cleanliness and neatness of person, clothing and home must still be maintained.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Secara dasarnya, seorang isteri yang kematian suami hendaklah beriddah selama tempoh 4 bulan 10 hari dan dalam tempoh tersebut dia hendaklah berihdad (berkabung).
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Sarawak State Mufti Department. “Iddah kematian suami”, 28 December 2022. https://muftinegeri.sarawak.gov.my/web/subpage/irsyad_list/#2022-12-28-iddah-kematian-suami. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/widow-do-and-dont-during-iddah-period/