Ever caught yourself thinking, why is ‘iddah only for women? What about the men—don’t they have any waiting period too? Is that really fair?
Yes ladies, 'iddah is only applies on women. Let me tell you why!
Iddah simply means a waiting period that a woman goes through before she can remarry. It’s not just about waiting—it’s her way of showing devotion to Allah, giving herself space to grieve and heal after separation, and making sure there’s no confusion about pregnancy from her previous marriage.
How beautiful it is that Allah truly cares about you, ladies 💝
Now, here comes the part that usually feels a little complicated - the period of ‘iddah. If a woman is divorced and pregnant, her ‘iddah ends once she gives birth. If she’s not pregnant,
it’s three menstrual cycles. Now, if her husband passes away and she’s pregnant, same thing—her ‘iddah lasts until she delivers. But if she’s not expecting, it’s four months and ten days. See how Allah also made it so thoughtful and fair? Each situation has its own wisdom and care built in.
And honestly, this is just the surface—there’s so much
more wisdom behind ‘iddah that we can’t fully cover here. That’s why you should join us, so we can unpack it together in detail, in a safe and supportive space 🫂
