UI Post-UTME Islamic Religious Studies 2025 (Model questions) Question 12

Question 12

Family Law and Moral Teachings

The counting of a woman that lost her husband died is

  1. A.3 months
  2. B.4 months
  3. C.3 months 10 days
  4. D.4 months 10 days
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (4 months 10 days)

Explanation

The waiting period ('iddah) of a widow is four months and ten days (Quran 2:234).