When can a divorced woman get married?

Q: I gave my daughter in marriage to a man. They did not get along well together, then she abandoned him and came to live with me at my home. She stayed for two years. During this period, her husband did not have sexual intercourse with her. Later on, he divorced her. She had her menses three times after divorce and before the elapse of three months. Then I gave her in marriage to another man before the elapse of three months after divorce. The second husband is one of my relatives and he is a wise, religious and well-mannered man. Now, the three months have elapsed and the second husband has not consummated his marriage with her yet. Afterwards, I heard from some people that this marriage contract is not valid. I hope your Eminence will tell me the ruling of this marriage contract. Is it valid or should we conclude a new marriage contract? (Part No. 18; Page No. 109) I appreciate your advice, may Allah reward you well for what you do for Islam and Muslims.


A: If the reality is as mentioned, that the marriage contract was concluded after the mentioned woman had had her menses three times after divorce, it is a valid marriage contract even if she had three menses in less than three months. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.


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