Al- Iddah Between Shari’a and Medical Sciences

Authors

mohamad kilani, jinan universityFollow
bashar Ejel, Jinan UniversityFollow

Abstract

This study addresses a significant issue in Sharia: the concept of Iddah (the waiting period for a Muslim woman). There are numerous questions regarding its legality, necessity, and the wisdom behind it. Scholars often explain that its primary purpose is to establish the lineage of a newborn and prevent lineage confusion. This study aims at determining whether the rulings of Iddah are based on logical reasoning or if they are purely devotional without apparent rationale. Additionally, it examines the argument for disregarding Iddah provisions when lineage can be confirmed through DNA testing and based on a man's marital imprint. The research concludes that Iddah is a stringent divine legislation rooted in the Qur’an, Sunnah, and by consensus. Its rulings are mandatory, and their meanings are neither arbitrary nor devoid of reason. The study emphasizes the importance of lineage preservation in Sharia, asserting that this is not the sole reason for the Iddah. Furthermore, DNA testing does not negate the necessity of Iddah, nor does it validate the concept of the "man's marital imprint."

Recommended Citation

kilani, mohamad and Ejel, bashar (2023) "Al- Iddah Between Shari’a and Medical Sciences," Al Jinan الجنان: Vol. 17, Article 5.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.aaru.edu.jo/aljinan/vol17/iss1/5