Question
A month after marrying, the woman became sick. The doctor diagnosing her said that she was two months pregnant. The husband was shocked and he promptly issued three Talaaqs. What are the consequences? What is the Iddat period of this woman? Clearly she had committed zina before marrying. What will be the status of the child?
Answer
The doctor's claim is not valid in the Shariah. His claim does not create any new circumstances. The Iddat of the woman will be until delivery of the baby. If the baby is born six months from the date of the Nikah, then it will be regarded to be legitimate regardless of what the doctor says. If the baby is born less than six months from the date of nikah, it will be illegitimate.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 26 No 02
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- 4
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