May a widow leave her home during the waiting period (Iddah) of bereavement for Hajj?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Hajj

Book 11 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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A woman observing the Iddah of bereavement must remain confined to her marital home and sleep there. Therefore, she may not leave for Hajj during this period. This ruling is affirmed by Ahmad.