Is Muslim Woman Entitled To Maintenance From Husband?

Is Muslim woman entitled to maintenance from husband?

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Posted by: Shabana

Posted on: 2018-09-05

According to The Muslim Women Act, 1986 a Muslim woman is to be awarded maintenance by her husband only during the iddat period and not after that. But in case if she is financially dependent and needs maintenance, in that case, her relatives who would get the share of her property are to award her with maintenance.

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Is Muslim Woman Entitled To Maintenance From Husband?