Dowry

Can i accept study expenses of my wife from my father in law?if he want to give it to me willingly? Will it be considered as dowry?

01 Aug

ANSWER: If he is giving it to his daughter, this money is hers and she can keep it for her studies. You have no right in this money and its not dowry.

If the Mahr has not been fulfilled (as it was agreed to be done later after the nikkah), does it invalidate the nikkah?

Dowry

17 Jun

ANSWER: No. This does not invalidate the nikah. It’s a debt on the husband, he must give it and if he fails to do it, it must be first taken from his inheritance (if he is dead) and given to the wife.

Groom doesn’t want anything from bride nor he is demanding but bride’s parents want to give furniture, car etc. out of their own will and desire as they are financial capable and they feel happy in giving it to groom as part of marriage. Still should groom accept it or reject it.

Dowry, Fiqh of Marriage

01 Jun

ANSWER: Dowry is the money given by the groom! If the gift is within reason, he should accept it. But if it is too much such as a car etc, this is dowry! Whatever her parents give her, this is a gift from them to her.

My husband has promised out of sheer compulsion to complete a house within one year for his brother in law as dowry (he has signed an agreement). If we don’t do as he says, he tortures his wife,chases her out and threatens to divorce her. My husband is already under a lot of debt and this may further weaken him financially. I just want to know if my husband is sinful I he is unable to do it on tim

Dowry

24 May

ANSWER: It is not permissible to give such so called men a dowry as this is not from Islam but rather from Hinduism. He must not cater for such intimidations and it might be best for her to leave such a man and get divorced from him as he is not a real man. Allah […]

“Meher Fatima”, is very common way of setting Mehar in the subcontinent during Nikah. Please elaborate on it’s authenticity.

Dowry, Fiqh of Marriage, Marriage Contract

02 Jan

ANSWER: There is no such thing in Islam.

My husband never bought me any gold in our 4y marriage. My dad forced him to agree on a mahr tht he cnt give. Husband gave me some1 else gold set on my marriage nd took it back the same day. Nw husband says tht he can’t buy me any gold until I reduce the mahr as he can’t pay it. My dad never bought me any gold or gif b4 or after marriage. Nw my husband says tht I must decide to reduce it,nt my dad

Dowry

10 Dec

ANSWER: He has no right in pressuring you to reduce the mahr he had agreed to pay and obliged himself to do so! Wanting to change this after the marriage is consummated is sinful and wrong. You can take him to court and force him to pay it if you wish! Having said that, he […]

In my country a system of dowry prevails where bride’s family has to give groom furniture,bedding,electrical appliances,utensils,crockery and other household items.But when it comes to mahr an amount is fixed verbally which is never given in reality.If a girl wants mahr then also it is not given.It is given only in case of divorce.So will the marriage be valid without mahr?

Dowry, Fiqh of Marriage

13 Jul

ANSWER: The marriage is valid, however the man is sinful for not paying off the mahr and he is also sinful for accepting a dowry like Hindus! Men must fear Allah’s punishment and should be ashamed of themselves for being like this!

If I forgive my husband the Mahr because he is not capable of giving it, can I accept it when he gets money and he wants to give the Mahr to me?

Dowry

30 Jan

ANSWER: If you forgive him by your own will (without any pressure from anyone) then he’s not obliged to pay you later. But if he does then there’s no problem in accepting it.

Is it mandatory to complete full amount of mohrana before marriage?

Dowry

26 Jan

ANSWER: If you mean mahr then if the bride agrees without any pressure from anyone then there’s no problem in giving the mahr later. It’s a debt on the husband.

Once the Mahr is bought by the groom for the bride, is there any ruling that the Mahr needs to be given directly all by the groom himself to the bride or can he ask his parents or the girl’s parents to hand it over to her.

Dowry

27 Dec

ANSWER: If the marriage contract was not done yet, she shouldn’t be in contact with him. If he is already married to her, there is no problem in him giving to her or to her father.

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