What is the ruling if the specified waiting period (Iddah) ends while the husband is imprisoned for a debt that can be paid?

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Al-Mughni

Book of the Oath of Abstention (Ila')

Book 41 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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If the waiting period concludes while the husband is detained due to a satisfiable debt, he is required to effectuate reconciliation (Fi'ah, referring to facilitating the wife's return or securing her release/reinstatement) because he possesses the means to fulfill his obligations. If he fails to comply, an order for divorce is issued.