Iddah: How to Navigate Spouse Grieving Period

Iddah: How to Navigate Spouse Grieving Period

What is the grieving period for a spouse? The formal grieving period for a husband is up to three days.  The formal grieving period for a wife is four months and 10 days1. Allah says in the Qur’an2:  If any of you die and leave widows, the widows...
How to mourn the loss of a loved one

How to mourn the loss of a loved one

How should those affected by the death of a loved one mourn/grieve the loss?  One should observe a formal grieving period for no more than three days1 unless the person grieving is the wife of the deceased. During this time, it is important to make the necessary...