Question
A husband and wife were separated for 20 years. A court divorce was obtained, but the husband never issued Talaaq. The man has now died. What is the position?
Answer
Separation even if it is for years does not affect the Nikah. The marriage remains valid since Talaaq was not uttered. Even if a husband and wife were separated for 20 years, the marriage remains valid. This woman will inherit in her husband's estate. She has to observe iddat of four months and ten days.
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- themajlis.co.za
- Published in
- The Majlis Vol 21 No 04
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- 2
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