English translation
4532. Narrated Muḥammad bin Sīrīn: I sat in a gathering in which the chiefs of the Anṣār were present, and ‘Abdur-Raḥmān bin Abū Lailā was amongst them. I mentioned the narration of ‘Abdullāh bin ‘Utba regarding the question of Subai’a bint Al-Hārīth. ‘Abdur-Raḥmān said, “But ‘Abdullāh’s uncle used not to say so.” I said, “I am too brave if I tell a lie concerning a person who is now in Al-Kūfa,” I raised my voice. Then I went out and met Mālik bin ‘Āmir or Mālik bin ‘Aūf, and said, “What was the verdict of Ibn Mas’ūd about the pregnant widow whose husband had died?” He replied, “Ibn Mas’ūd said, ‘Why do you impose on her the hard order and don’t let her make use of the leave? The shorter Sūrah of women (i.e. Sūrat Aṭ-Ṭalāq) was revealed after the longer Sūrah (i.e., Sūrat Al-Baqarah).’” (i.e., her Idḍa is up till she delivers.)