A woman going out during her `Iddah and some Ajanib seeing her

Q 7: If a woman goes out during her ‘Iddah (woman’s prescribed waiting period after divorce or widowhood) after her husband’s death, and some Ajanib (men other than a husband or permanently unmarriageable male relatives) see her, what should she do, is she obliged to do anything in that situation?

A: If she goes out during the ‘Iddah following her husband’s death wearing Hijab (the veil) to fulfill a need, there is no wrong with that. If she goes out for no important reason, she has to perform Tawbah (repentance to Allah) and seek His Forgiveness. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.