If one or two divorces occur, who is responsible for maintenance and accommodation during the waiting period?

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Source: Fatawa Aman Puri by Sheikh Ghulam Mustafa Zahir Aman Puri

Question:

If one or two divorces occur, who is responsible for maintenance and housing during the waiting period?

Answer:

In the case of revocable divorce, all expenses and housing during the waiting period will be the responsibility of the husband. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:

إنما النفقة والسكنى للمرأة إذا كان لزوجها عليها الرجعة

“In the case of revocable divorce, the woman is entitled to maintenance and housing.”

Reference: (Sunan an-Nasa’i: 3403, its chain is authentic)

There is consensus among Muslims on this matter.
❀ Hafiz Baghawi (may Allah have mercy on him)

Reference: (516 AH)

states:

لا خلاف بين أهل العلم فى المعتدة الرجعية أنها تستحق النفقة، والسكنى على زوجها

“There is no disagreement among scholars that the maintenance and housing of a woman undergoing the waiting period of a revocable divorce is the responsibility of the husband.”

Reference: (Sharh as-Sunnah: 302/9)