What is the ruling on marrying a widow who sought Khulʿ and has not menstruated since the birth of her last child on December 8, 2007 (she completed her post-natal bleeding (nifās) period after 40 days), knowing that the waiting period (ʿiddah) for Khulʿ is one month? How is her ʿiddah calculated? Is it permissible to confirm the absence of pregnancy by laboratory test instead of waiting for menstruation? Bearing in mind that the new marriage will achieve religious and social benefits for her and her children.
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A woman who has obtained a Khul' divorce must observe an 'iddah of one menstrual cycle. If her menstruation ceases due to a known reason, such as breastfeeding, she must await its return. Medical examination is not sufficient to establish the clearance of the womb, as it is not prescribed in Islamic law. It is impermissible to agree to marry her while she is still married to her husband.
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