Question: Some women, influenced by irreligiousness or Western civilization, do not complete the waiting period (iddah) after divorce. What is the punishment for such women in Islam?
Answer: If a Muslim woman does not complete her waiting period (iddah) after being divorced by her husband, she is violating an important teaching of Islam. In such a situation, she should sincerely repent to Allah, otherwise she will be held accountable in the Hereafter. However, if she unintentionally or deliberately did not complete a few days of the iddah, Allah will forgive her out of His mercy, and there is no expiation (qaza) required. Once the days of iddah have passed, no expiation is necessary.
A critical issue arises if a woman who was required to complete the iddah (three menstrual cycles) did not do so and married another man during that period. Such a marriage is haram (forbidden) and invalid. Allah's command states:
وَلا تَعْزِمُوا عُقْدَةَ النِّكَاحِ حَتَّى يَبْلُغَ الْكِتَابُ أَجَلَهُ (البقرة: 235)
Translation: "And do not decide on the marriage contract until the decreed term reaches its end" (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:235).
Living together as such a couple is haram and considered as zina (adultery). A Muslim judge or responsible authority should separate them. The woman must first complete the remaining iddah from the first husband and then complete the iddah from the invalid marriage. Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) used to flog such people.
Answer: If a Muslim woman does not complete her waiting period (iddah) after being divorced by her husband, she is violating an important teaching of Islam. In such a situation, she should sincerely repent to Allah, otherwise she will be held accountable in the Hereafter. However, if she unintentionally or deliberately did not complete a few days of the iddah, Allah will forgive her out of His mercy, and there is no expiation (qaza) required. Once the days of iddah have passed, no expiation is necessary.
A critical issue arises if a woman who was required to complete the iddah (three menstrual cycles) did not do so and married another man during that period. Such a marriage is haram (forbidden) and invalid. Allah's command states:
وَلا تَعْزِمُوا عُقْدَةَ النِّكَاحِ حَتَّى يَبْلُغَ الْكِتَابُ أَجَلَهُ (البقرة: 235)
Translation: "And do not decide on the marriage contract until the decreed term reaches its end" (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:235).
Living together as such a couple is haram and considered as zina (adultery). A Muslim judge or responsible authority should separate them. The woman must first complete the remaining iddah from the first husband and then complete the iddah from the invalid marriage. Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) used to flog such people.
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