English translation
2085. It was narrated from 'Aishah that the Prophet ﷺ said: "It is not permissible for a woman to mourn for any deceased person for more than three days, except for her husband." (Sahih)
Hadith 2085
Can A Woman Mourn For Anyone Other Than Her Husband?
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Darussalam · Volume 3
10. The ChaptersOn DivorceSunan Ibn Majah Darussalam English translation
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الحديث: 2085 ¦ الجزء: 1 ¦ الصفحة: 674
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Source no. 2085 · Volume 5 · Page 85
Sahih
صحيح الإرواء أيضا (٧ / ١٩٤)
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Arabic text
2085 - حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ، قَالَ: «لَا يَحِلُّ لِامْرَأَةٍ أَنْ تُحِدَّ عَلَى مَيِّتٍ فَوْقَ ثَلَاثٍ، إِلَّا عَلَى زَوْجٍ»
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Besides the death of a husband, it is also correct not to adorn oneself to express sorrow for the death of other close relatives. Things of adornment and attraction should be avoided only for three days upon the death of relatives. As for the waiting period after a husband's death, she should avoid applying or using anything like pretty adornment, kohl, perfumes, etc., during the whole waiting period.