What is the prescribed period of respite granted to a person making 'Zihar' if their capability to perform the expiation is uncertain?

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Al-Mughni

Book of the Oath of Abstention (Ila')

Book 41 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If the person's ability to perform the expiation immediately is not known, he is granted respite for three days, as this is a short period, and no more than this is permitted.