Islamic Concepts and Terminology
Which of the following best describes Iddah?
- A. The act of seeking forgiveness from Allah
- B. Faith or belief in Islam, encompassing belief in Allah, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Day of Judgment, and divine decree
- C. The afterlife or hereafter, in which Islamic belief holds that all people will be resurrected and judged
- D. The waiting period a woman observes after divorce or widowhood before she may remarry ✓
Correct answer
D. The waiting period a woman observes after divorce or widowhood before she may remarry
Explanation
'Iddah' refers to the waiting period a woman observes after divorce or widowhood before she may remarry.