'Iddah in the View of Islam and Feminists

This study examines Islamic concepts of 'Iddah (waiting period for a divorced wife) and how the Feminists view it. The aim is to comprehend different perspectives try put problem in right position. research purely library using socio-philosophical approach. Data were obtained from literature, books, available documents. Based on results study, it can be concluded that teachings 'iddah intended determine status womb, whether pregnant or not, avoid mixing lineage expecting baby. feminists who think provision regarding product patriarchal culture marginalizes women as only applies women, not men. feminist based spirit equality before law which demands equal rights obligations. view, however, needs reviewed does necessarily mean ignoring principle between men women. Men by nature are created with physical emotional characters according their respective roles. Even if such applied, new problems will arise damage order human universally