What is the implication for the waiting period if the marriage is dissolved before reconciliation by means of Khul' or other means?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Waiting Periods ('Iddah)
Primary text
It is suggested that the ruling resembles that of divorce because the cause for dissolution during the waiting period is akin to divorce, with no distinction between them. Alternatively, it is suggested that she must start a new waiting period because they are two distinct legal actions, unlike divorce.