What is the waiting period ('Iddah) for a woman subjected to intercourse due to a misconception ('Ujbah)?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Waiting Periods ('Iddah)
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The waiting period ('Iddah) for a woman subjected to intercourse due to a misconception, or a woman subjected to intercourse under a void marriage (Nikah Fasid), is the same as the waiting period for a divorced woman. This is the position of Al-Shafi'i. The reasoning is that intercourse due to misconception or in a void marriage involves the occupation of the womb and the affiliation of lineage, similar to intercourse in a valid marriage. Therefore, it warrants the same consequence regarding establishing purification (Bar'ah).