What is the ruling on a woman who got married during her ‘iddah out of ignorance, and only found out about the ruling several years later? - Islam Question & Answer

What is the ruling on a woman who got married during her ‘iddah out of ignorance, and only found out about the ruling several years later? - Islam Question & Answer: She must leave the second husband immediately and observe ‘iddah for the first one, then when that ‘iddah ends, she may marry the second husband if she wishes. That must be done in the presence of her guardian (wali) and two witnesses, and with a new mahr. If she and her family did that without knowing that ‘iddah is obligatory, she does not have to do anything apart from what we have mentioned of the ‘iddah that is obligatory for her. And you should seek forgiveness from Allah for failing to ask people of knowledge before entering into any shar‘i contract. Then she does not have to offer any expiation or do anything else.