What is the ruling if a woman, while observing her waiting period, is discovered to be pregnant by her husband?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Waiting Periods ('Iddah)

Book 44 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If pregnancy by the husband becomes apparent during the waiting period, the previous count is nullified. It is established that the blood she previously observed was not menstruation because a pregnant woman does not menstruate. This supersedes any prior calculation based on observed bleeding.