What is the ruling regarding a wife who knows nothing about her husband, who has been absent for eight months and does not answer her calls, and is she obligated to observe the waiting period ('iddah) after divorce, given that she is a virgin?
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A woman remains under the marital bond of her husband until he divorces her. A prolonged absence does not terminate the marriage. She should inquire about him and seek assistance from his family or anyone who can help her. If he divorces her after consummation or valid seclusion, she must observe the waiting period (). If he has not consummated the marriage with her or secluded himself with her, then she is not required to observe a waiting period.
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