Prohibition of Nikah and Intercourse During the ‘Idda

Question

The heirs of the deceased said to the imam of the mosque: “We fear that the woman will be abducted, so somehow, as quickly as possible, perform her nikah with such-and-such a man of our family.” The imam of the mosque consulted another respected religious scholar, who said: “Nikah cannot take place before the ‘idda has passed.

Answer

In the state of ‘idda, even talk of nikah and taking a promise are impermissible — a prohibition has come in the Noble Qur’an. Without regard for the Noble Qur’an and keeping their own interests in view, this wrong deed was committed, as a result of which the man and the woman fell into the haram (fornication), and the interest was lost as well.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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