Unilorin Post-UTME Islamic Religious Studies 2023 (Model questions) Question 10

Question 10

Family Law and Moral Teachings

A widow is expected to wait for ________ before remarriage

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

Answer: B (4 months and 10 days)

Explanation

The Qur'an (2:234) sets a widow's 'iddah at four months and ten days.