What is the ruling when only the wife knows she is observing 'Iddah?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Waiting Periods ('Iddah)
Primary text
If the wife knows she is observing 'Iddah while the husband is ignorant of it, the wife is subject to the *hadd* penalty for fornication. She is not entitled to dower, but the lineage of any offspring is legally established with the husband.