Question

Fatima, a Muslim woman, has been divorced by her husband, Imran, through Talaq. Fatima is now seeking maintenance from Imran for herself and her two minor children. Imran argues that Fatima has remarried and, therefore, is not entitled to any maintenance. Under Muslim law, which of the following statements is true regarding Fatima’s claim for maintenance?

• A. Fatima is not entitled to maintenance because she has remarried.
• B. Fatima is entitled to maintenance only for a period of three months after the divorce.
• C. Fatima is entitled to maintenance for herself during her iddat period and for her children until they are self-supporting.
• D. Fatima can claim maintenance for herself and her children indefinitely, irrespective of her remarriage or the children’s age.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Under Muslim law, a divorced woman (wife) is entitled to maintenance for herself during the iddat period (a period of waiting after divorce, typically three months). Additionally, she is entitled to maintenance for the support of her minor children until they become self-supporting. Remarriage does not automatically terminate her right to maintenance for her children.