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Haruskah Seorang Wanita Yang Berada Dalam Tempoh ‘Iddah Untuk Hadir Ke Majlis Akad Nikah Anak Saudaranya
May a woman observing her iddah attend the marriage contract ceremony of her niece or nephew?
Short answer
A woman in her iddah is permitted to attend the marriage contract ceremony of her niece or nephew during the daytime, as they are among her closest family members.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perlis State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Panduan Hukum
- Topic
- Marriage & Family
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
A woman in her iddah is permitted to attend the marriage contract ceremony of her niece or nephew during the daytime, as they are among her closest family members. She may also attend the wedding reception provided it is free from anything prohibited by Islamic law. She may not go out at night except in an emergency, and attending family gatherings can ease her grief through the support of family and friends.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Harus seorang wanita yang berada dalam tempoh 'iddah untuk hadir ke majlis akad nikah anak saudaranya di siang hari yang termasuk dalam kalangan ahli keluarga terdekatnya.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perlis State Mufti Department. “Haruskah Seorang Wanita Yang Berada Dalam Tempoh ‘Iddah Untuk Hadir Ke Majlis Akad Nikah Anak Saudaranya”, 3 February 2025. https://muftiperlis.gov.my/index.php/panduan-hukum/1030-haruskah-seorang-wanita-yang-berada-dalam-tempoh-iddah-untuk-hadir-ke-majlis-akad-nikah-anak-saudaranya. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/woman-iddah-attend-niece-nephew-marriage-ceremony/