Wearing Black in Mourning for a Long Time

Question
An elderly woman whose husband passed away two years ago is still insisting on wearing black in mourning for him. Is this permissible according to Islamic law?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is not permissible for a woman to observe mourning after the waiting period with special clothing for her husband, and she should refrain from such clothing; because it is not part of the Sharia, and God knows best.
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