What is the waiting period obligation for an *Umm Walad* whose marriage is dissolved by divorce before consummation?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Waiting Periods ('Iddah)

Book 44 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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If the husband divorces the *Umm Walad* before consummation (*dukhul*), no waiting period (*Iddah*) is required of her.