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Sunan Ibn Majah 1916 (Book 9, Hadith 72) #31268
Observing 'Iddah According to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) advised that a previously-married woman should observe 'Iddah for three days and a virgin should observe it for seven days.

It was narrated from Anas: that the Messenger of Allah said: "Three days for a previously-married woman and seven days for a virgin".
حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادُ بْنُ السَّرِيِّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ ـ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ لِلثَّيِّبِ ثَلاَثًا وَلِلْبِكْرِ سَبْعًا

TOPICS
woman  *  virgin  *  idda  *  sabiqan  *  bakr  *  iddah  *  muhammad

QUICK LESSONS:
Follow Islamic teachings , Be patient during difficult times .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith is about the Islamic practice of observing ‘Iddah, which is a period of waiting after divorce or death of one’s spouse before remarrying. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised that a previously married woman should observe ‘Iddah for three days and a virgin should observe it for seven days. This hadith teaches us to follow the teachings of Islam in order to live our lives according to Allah's will and guidance. It also encourages us to be patient during difficult times, such as when going through divorce or widowhood, by reminding us that Allah has prescribed this period as an opportunity for reflection and contemplation before taking any further steps in life.

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