Is 'iddah obligatory for a woman who sought khulʿ from her husband after losing her fetus in the fifth month, and when does its calculation begin?
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The timing of the divorce is not clear. If it occurred before childbirth, your waiting period () ended with the delivery, based on the verse: "And for those who are pregnant, their term is until they deliver their burden." [Quran 65:4]. If the divorce occurred after childbirth, your waiting period is three menstrual cycles, starting from the day of the divorce, based on the verse: "Divorced women shall wait concerning themselves for three courses." [Quran 2:228]. It is advisable to be deliberate in choosing spouses and to consult trustworthy individuals.
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