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19 / 06 / 2026
The Waiting Period of a Divorced Woman in a Foreign Country Away from Her Family
How many months is the waiting period for a divorced woman, and is it permissible for her to go out to work during the divorce period if she is in a foreign country, alone, and far from her family, but at the same time is compelled to work to support herself? It is known that she interacts with men at work and outside of work to manage her affairs with government agencies and others. What is the solution, ruling, and conditions in this case?
Answer
I say, and with God's guidance: The original rule regarding the waiting period after divorce is that a woman is not allowed to leave her house until her waiting period is over. If there is a compelling necessity for her to go out, it can be derived from another opinion that permits a woman to leave during her waiting period. And God knows best.
