Is it permissible for a woman observing iddah to wear silk cloaks that have no adornment, given that she was told it is impermissible for her to wear al-mushaq and al-masbugh, and what is meant by them?
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It is not permissible for a woman observing ' (waiting period) to wear dyed silk or decorative clothing. Al-Mumashshaq and al-mu'asfar are types of decorative clothing, as they are dyed with red and yellow. The intent is for the woman observing 'iddah to avoid decorative clothing, but she is not required to wear black. Rather, she should wear clothing that is not decorative and does not cause temptation.
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