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Muslim Law

Graduate and Post Graduate · Law · question 181

Q181

Under Muslim Law, the marriage whether consummated or not, Iddat has to be observed in case of

A.
Divorce by husband only
B.
Death of husband only
C.
Both divorce by husband and death of husband
Answer
D.
None of the above

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
In Muslim Law, the concept of Iddat refers to the waiting period that a woman must observe after the termination of her marriage. This waiting period is mandatory for women in case of divorce by the husband as well as in the event of the husband's death. Therefore, Option C is the correct answer as it includes both scenarios where Iddat must be observed: divorce by the husband and death of the husband.