What is the ruling if a man divorces his wife after consummation, and then remarries her, and then divorces her again?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Waiting Periods ('Iddah)

Book 44 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If a man divorces his wife after consummation and subsequently remarries her and then divorces her again, a new, complete Iddah is incumbent upon her from the second divorce. The first Iddah is considered terminated and has passed, imposing no residual obligation.