ANSWER:  If they are Hindus, this is permissible as dowry is part of their religion!  This thinking is totally against the teachings of Islam. In Islam its the groom who has to give dowry (Mahr) to the bride and not the other way round. You should tell your husband about this and that he should […]

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If it is a gift and not in the form of a dowry and your father in law is really rich to afford such a gift, this is permissible. There is nothing wrong in taking such a gift.

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It is not permissible. Dowry is the mahar given to the husband in some cultures such as in India and Sri Lanka. This is not permissible. It is the man who should provide everything to his wife. However, if women would not get married without doing this, in this case they can give the man […]

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There is no minimum or maximum in setting dowry for the bride. Except that it must be within the limits of the husband and the girl is agreed upon it. The Sunnah is not to give a high dowry.

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Of course! If the marriage was consummated, it is her right to get her dowry and it is a debt that must be paid.

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