Q:
A woman whose husband has died before consummating the marriage has the following questions: (Part No. 20; Page No. 411) Does she have to observe `Iddah (woman's prescribed waiting period after divorce or widowhood)? Is she entitled to receive Mahr (mandatory gift to a bride from her groom)? Has she any right in her husband's estate?
A:
If a man dies before consummating his marriage, the wife has to observe `Iddah for four months and ten days, for Allah (Exalted be He) says:
And those of you who die and leave wives behind them, they (the wives) shall wait (as regards their marriage) for four months and ten (days)
If the husband has appointed Mahr for his wife, it will be her right to receive it; otherwise, she shall receive an amount similar to that of her peers. She inherits from her husband and receives one eighth of the inheritance if her husband has children and she is his only wife. However, if she is not the only wife, she will share the one eighth with the other wives. If the husband does not have children, the wife receives one fourth of the inheritance if she is the only wife, but she will share the one fourth with the other wives if there are any. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
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