The ʿIddah of a Woman Experiencing Menstrual Problems Before Menopause

Süleyman Şahin

Article Details

The ʿIddah of a Woman Experiencing Menstrual Problems Before Menopause

Authors:

Süleyman Şahin

Publisher:

Ankara University

Main Topics:

İslam Hukuku

Journal:

Ankara Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.66 Issue 1, pp.245-266

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001349523

pISSN:

1301-0522

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Abstract:

 Islamic law imposes certain duties and responsibilities on the parties during the dissolution of the family union. One of these duties is iddah, which is an important issue for the woman in the event of the termination of the marriage or the emergence of a suspicion of marriage. While iddat refers to the period of time that must be waited in line with the transactions that cause the marriage to end and the physiological condition of the woman, the causes of iddah include death, talaq, annulment and similar transactions. This article examines the iddah of women who have problems during menstruation. This refers to women who do not menstruate for known or unknown reasons after the onset of menstruation, and women who constantly see istiḥāḍa blood and cannot distinguish it from menstrual blood. Although there is no Qurān or Sunnah that directly explains this situation, there are different approaches to the subject in the literature. In particular, some interpretations around the phrase irtebtumif you doubt in verse 4 of al-Ṭalāḳ have been linked to this issue. In addition, the iddah of a woman who does not menstruate again after she starts menstruating has been the subject of disputes due to the events that took place during the time of the Companions, and these disputes formed the basis of the differences of opinion among the sects. The article is based on the inductive method and analyzes the verse, the practice of the Companions and the views of the sects by utilizing the elements of categorical elaboration and interpretation. In order to draw attention to the actual aspect of the issue, reference is also made to the family law laws established within the framework of Islamic law today. According to the findings, it was found more accurate in terms of both the achievement of benefit and the elimination of harm that the menstrual period of the menstruating woman and the musteḥāḍa should be three months, provided that it is medically proven that the menstruation is continuous.

 Islamic law imposes certain duties and responsibilities on the parties during the dissolution of the family union. One of these duties is iddah, which is an important issue for the woman in the event of the termination of the marriage or the emergence of a suspicion of marriage. While iddat refers to the period of time that must be waited in line with the transactions that cause the marriage to end and the physiological condition of the woman, the causes of iddah include death, talaq, annulment and similar transactions. This article examines the iddah of women who have problems during menstruation. This refers to women who do not menstruate for known or unknown reasons after the onset of menstruation, and women who constantly see istiḥāḍa blood and cannot distinguish it from menstrual blood. Although there is no Qurān or Sunnah that directly explains this situation, there are different approaches to the subject in the literature. In particular, some interpretations around the phrase irtebtumif you doubt in verse 4 of al-Ṭalāḳ have been linked to this issue. In addition, the iddah of a woman who does not menstruate again after she starts menstruating has been the subject of disputes due to the events that took place during the time of the Companions, and these disputes formed the basis of the differences of opinion among the sects. The article is based on the inductive method and analyzes the verse, the practice of the Companions and the views of the sects by utilizing the elements of categorical elaboration and interpretation. In order to draw attention to the actual aspect of the issue, reference is also made to the family law laws established within the framework of Islamic law today. According to the findings, it was found more accurate in terms of both the achievement of benefit and the elimination of harm that the menstrual period of the menstruating woman and the musteḥāḍa should be three months, provided that it is medically proven that the menstruation is continuous.

 Islamic law imposes certain duties and responsibilities on the parties during the dissolution of the family union. One of these duties is iddah, which is an important issue for the woman in the event of the termination of the marriage or the emergence of a suspicion of marriage. While iddat refers to the period of time that must be waited in line with the transactions that cause the marriage to end and the physiological condition of the woman, the causes of iddah include death, talaq, annulment and similar transactions. This article examines the iddah of women who have problems during menstruation. This refers to women who do not menstruate for known or unknown reasons after the onset of menstruation, and women who constantly see istiḥāḍa blood and cannot distinguish it from menstrual blood. Although there is no Qurān or Sunnah that directly explains this situation, there are different approaches to the subject in the literature. In particular, some interpretations around the phrase irtebtumif you doubt in verse 4 of al-Ṭalāḳ have been linked to this issue. In addition, the iddah of a woman who does not menstruate again after she starts menstruating has been the subject of disputes due to the events that took place during the time of the Companions, and these disputes formed the basis of the differences of opinion among the sects. The article is based on the inductive method and analyzes the verse, the practice of the Companions and the views of the sects by utilizing the elements of categorical elaboration and interpretation. In order to draw attention to the actual aspect of the issue, reference is also made to the family law laws established within the framework of Islamic law today. According to the findings, it was found more accurate in terms of both the achievement of benefit and the elimination of harm that the menstrual period of the menstruating woman and the musteḥāḍa should be three months, provided that it is medically proven that the menstruation is continuous.

 İslam hukuku, aile birlikteliğinin sona erme aşamasında taraflara belirli sorumluluklar yüklemektedir. Nikah bağının sona ermesi veya nikah şüphesinin ortaya çıkması durumunda kadın için söz konusu olan iddet, bu görevlerden biridir. İddet, nikahın sona ermesine neden olan hususlar ve kadının fizyolojik durumu doğrultusunda beklenmesi gereken süreyi ifade ederken iddetin sebepleri arasında ölüm ile talâk, fesih ve benzeri işlemler yer alır. Bu makalede, menopoz öncesi adet sorunları yaşayan kadınların iddeti incelenmiştir. Adet sorunları yaşayan kadından, adet görmeye başladıktan sonra bilinen veya bilinmeyen nedenlerle hayız görmeyenlerle sürekli istiḥāḍa kanı gören ve hayız kanını bundan ayırt edemeyen kimseler kastedilmektedir. Kuran ve Sünnette bu durumu doğrudan açıklayan bir nas bulunmamakla birlikte literatürde konuyla alakalı farklı yaklaşımlar mevcuttur. Hususen 65eṭ-Ṭalāḳ suresinin 4. ayetindeki irtebtumşüphe ederseniz ifadesi etrafında bazı yorumlar bu konuyla irtibatlandırılmıştır. Ayrıca, hayız görmeye başladıktan sonra bir daha adet görmeyen kadının iddeti, sahabe döneminde yaşanan olaylar etrafında ihtilaflara konu olmuş ve mezhepler arasındaki görüş ayrılıklarının temelini bu ihtilaflar oluşturmuştur. Makalede tümevarım yöntemi esas alınmış, kategorik detaylandırma ve yorumlama unsurlarından istifade ile ayet, sahabe uygulaması ve mezheplerin görüşleri tahlil edilmiştir. Meselenin aktüel yönüne dikkat çekmek üzere günümüzde İslam hukuku çerçevesinde oluşturulan aile hukuku kanunlarına da atıfta bulunulmuştur. Elde edilen bulgulara göre tıbben adete dair durumun süreklilik arz ettiğini ortaya koyma şartıyla hayız görmeyen kadın ile musteḥāḍanın iddetinin üç ay olarak takdir edilmesi hem maslahatın temini hem de zararın izalesi açısından daha isabetli bulunmuştur.

Article Details

The ʿIddah of a Woman Experiencing Menstrual Problems Before Menopause

Authors:

Süleyman Şahin

Publisher:

Ankara University

Main Topics:

İslam Hukuku

Journal:

Ankara Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.66 Issue 1, pp.245-266

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001349523

pISSN:

1301-0522

Islamic Law

ʿIddah

Menstruation

Nonmenstruating Woman

Mustaḥāḍahİslam Hukuku

İddet

Hayız

Hayız Görmeyen Kadın

Musteḥāḍa

Issues

Article Details

Authors: Süleyman Şahin

Publisher: Ankara University

Main Topics: İslam Hukuku

Journal: Ankara Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.66 Issue 1, pp.245-266

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 5/2025

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2001349523

pISSN: 1301-0522

Issues

Authors:

Süleyman Şahin

Publisher:

Ankara University

Main Topics:

İslam Hukuku

Journal:

Ankara Üniversitesi İlahiyat Fakültesi Dergisi Vol.66 Issue 1, pp.245-266

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2025

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2001349523

pISSN:

1301-0522