Title: Iddah after Divorce Question: I am a working woman. And had been living away from my husband for more then 2 months. After which I received divorce. He has not given me meher. And I have an important project to complete at work. Please tell me if iddat is Farz (absolutely necessary on me? Or am I allowed to work? Afia Pakistan Answer: Iddah is obligatory upon women after divorce. However, observing Iddah does not hinder your working at your office. The only restrictions that apply to you are: a) Not to marry (or to even commit marriage with) any person before the expiry of the Iddah ; and b) Not to conceal your pregnancy if you find yourself to be pregnant during the Iddah . Besides these two points, another restriction, which seems quite unlikely under your circumstances, was to continue living with your husband till the expiry of Iddah . During the time of Iddah , it was your husband's responsibility to continue providing for your expenses and day-to-day normal requirements. It is obligatory upon the husband to pay Mehr to the wife. If the husband fails to do so, and the competent legal authorities do not force him to pay the Mehr , then he shall be held accountable and responsible for doing so in the hereafter. I hope this helps. Regards, Moiz Amjad January 15, 2003