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25 / 04 / 2026
Expiation for Not Observing the Waiting Period
A woman whose husband passed away four months and ten days ago visited her mother twice during this period and stayed overnight at her mother's house, not knowing that it is not permissible to spend the night outside her home. Is there any expiation required from her?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: It is not permissible for a woman in her waiting period to spend the night outside her house, and she is sinful for leaving her home. Ignorance is not an excuse in this matter, and she should seek forgiveness and repent. There is no expiation required from her, and God knows best.
