Is it forbidden for a widow to go to the hospital at dawn after learning of her husband's death? And is it permissible for her to observe her 'iddah in the home of her husband's parents, where she resided before his death, knowing that the marital home will be empty?
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The woman observing the (waiting period) must do so in the marital home where she resided at the time of her husband's death, unless there is a valid excuse that permits her to move, such as the house being unsafe, or if she experiences extreme loneliness there due to the absence of a companion. The woman observing the iddah is permitted to leave her home during the day to attend to her needs, and at night only out of necessity.
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