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How does a widow honor her deceased husband, when she has children by him?

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Among the ways a widow can show devotion to her deceased husband and their children after his passing are:

Mourning (Iddad): The mourning period (iddah) is obligatory. Fulfilling Obligations: Promptly fulfilling his obligations to Allah (such as Hajj and expiations) and to people (such as debts and trusts). Raising Children: Excellently caring for his children and raising them upon religion and virtuous morals. Supplication: Supplicating for him and refraining from lamenting over him. Good Deeds: Increasing good deeds that he taught her or their children, because they will be added to the scale of his good deeds. Encouraging Children to be Dutiful: Encouraging their children to be dutiful to him after his death and assisting them in that. Maintaining Kinship Ties: Maintaining ties with his relatives, especially first-degree female relatives. Donating Reward: Donating the reward of good deeds to him, such as charity. Refraining from Ill Mention: Refraining from mentioning his shortcomings and from reviling him.

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