The Qur'anic verse "Those of you who die and leave widows should bequeath for their widows a year's maintenance and residence was abrogated by the verse containing the laws of succession, as one-fourth or one-eighth share was prescribed for them (i.e., the widows). The waiting period for one year was also repealed as a period of four months ten days was prescribed for them.
Reference: Sunan Abi Dawud 2298 In-book : Book 13, Hadith 124 English translation : Book 12, Hadith 2291
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