Question: A widow’s waiting period (iddah) will end on 14th Rabi’ al-Awwal according to the calculation from 4th Dhu al-Qi’dah. Should it end at the same time as her husband’s death or at any time during the day?
Answer: The date mentioned is correct, and for ending the iddah, consideration should be given to the exact time her husband passed away.
Respondent: Sheikh Maqbool Ahmed Salafi Hafizahullah
Jeddah Dawah Center, Saudi Arabia
Interpreter: Hasan Fuzail
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