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)

Book 44 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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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.