What is the ruling on the 'iddah if the wife converts to Islam during her 'iddah, or if the husband converts first and then the wife converts during that 'iddah, and he divorces her (either before or after consummation of the new union)?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Reconciliation (Return During 'Iddah)

Book 40 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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Primary text

The wife must observe a new, entirely fresh 'iddah upon the subsequent divorce in all these circumstances, without dispute. This is because the divorce occurs within a marriage where consummation has taken place, similar to the ruling concerning the original marriage contract.