What is the ruling on a wife mourning her deceased child, and are the rulings concerning adornment and leaving the house restricted to the husband only? Is the husband's permission required for mourning someone other than him? And is it permissible for the husband to have intercourse with his wife if she is mourning someone other than him?
Mourning for someone other than the husband is permissible for a maximum of three days, based on the Prophet's (PBUH) saying: "It is not lawful for a woman who believes in Allah and the Last Day to mourn for more than three days, except for her husband." It is not obligatory, nor does it necessitate abandoning adornment, perfume, or going out, as is the case with mourning for a husband. The husband's permission is required for abandoning adornment and the like, as it affects his right to enjoyment. Intercourse is not prohibited during this period.
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