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What is the ruling on one who does not give his divorcée and her daughter their rights?

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A woman who is revocably divorced is entitled to maintenance (food, clothing, and other necessities), whether she is pregnant or not, because her husband can take her back during her 'iddah (waiting period).

A woman who is irrevocably divorced is not entitled to maintenance unless she is pregnant, based on the Almighty's saying: "And if they should be pregnant, then spend on them until they deliver their burden."

There is no maintenance for a woman revocably divorced if her 'iddah has ended (whether by childbirth, menses, or months).

A divorced woman is entitled to the full dowry (both immediate and deferred) if the marriage has been consummated, and half the dowry if it has not been consummated.

If the 'iddah expires and the woman becomes irrevocably separated from the husband, she has no rights over him, and she becomes a stranger to him.

The father must provide for his daughter's maintenance and housing until she marries or dies, if he is financially able.

The father must pay the divorced mother of his child a reasonable wage for breastfeeding the child. If they disagree, he may hire another wet nurse or pay for the cost of formula milk.

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