ANSWER:

No, you are not wrong.

You should be independent enough to take the responsibility of your partner after marriage rather than depending on the gifts from bride’s side or accepting such haram dowry.

QUESTION: I’m 25, an Eng(getting lot of good proposals) UG. But I not interest in engineering. I’ll change my job soon. My parents cry a lot as I say no for engagements now.They not expecting anything but girl’s dad offer house,land,car, food. Am sinful for denying proposals until I build some wealth for me & parents

Dowry | May 26, 2025 11:22 pm
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QUESTION: My parents are currently looking best partner for me, I’m 26 years old women. An alliance came and mentioned the below conditions such as after marriage that I must go to a job and my salary was used for household and his salary is for savings only. Then his family asks about the dowry things also. What should we do?
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QUESTION: If father dies without paying mother’s mahr, will the children have to pay it on his behalf? If yes, what should be the amount?