What is the ruling when only the wife knows she is observing 'Iddah?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Waiting Periods ('Iddah)

Book 44 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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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.