Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta Affirms Widows’ Right to Remarry After Waiting Period

Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta has affirmed that a widow may remarry after completing the religiously prescribed waiting period following her husband’s death.

The religious advisory institution said such a marriage is permissible under Islamic law and does not conflict with religious or moral values.

The clarification identifies remarriage as a widow’s legitimate right, rather than an act that should be viewed as contrary to her faith.

Dar al-Ifta’s position makes completion of the prescribed waiting period the key condition in its clarification, affirming that a widow may then enter a new marriage.