What is the ruling on watching news during the first three days of mourning for the deceased?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no legal impediment for a woman in her ' (waiting period) to watch news or important beneficial programs that benefit her in her religious and worldly affairs on television. As for things that are legally forbidden, they are not permissible for anyone to watch, whether they are in their 'iddah or not.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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