Iddat When Already Living Separately
If there has been no marital relationship between the husband and the wife, then there is no iddah. “ The basic purpose of ‘iddah is to determine whether a lady is pregnant or not. This is necessary to protect the lineage of the child. Hence in all cases where one is absolutely sure that the widow is not pregnant there shall be no ‘iddah. Obviously in such a case there shall be no other restrictions of the ‘iddah as well. “ (Dr.Shehzad Saleem) For further details, please see: Discussion 1738