What is the legally prescribed period for a husband to take back his wife after a single divorce, and is taking her back before the expiration of this period considered void?
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The husband may take back his wife as long as she is in her ' (waiting period) and as long as her divorce is revocable, provided that the taking back occurs before the 'iddah expires.
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