Mohr/Dowry as per Quran
- THE MAN MUST PAY A DOWRY TO HIS BRIDE.
[4:24] – And also married women, except what your right hand possesses. This is Allah’s ’s decree that is binding over you. Beyond those, all others are permitted for you, so long as you employ your money for marriage purposes and not for illicit sex. Those among them who are pleasing to you, YOU SHALL PAY THEM THEIR DECREED DOWRIES. There is no blame upon you for what you mutually agree to after the obligation. Allah is Knowledgeable, Wise.
** There is no fixed amount for the dowry in the Quran, but it is to be decided according to every man’s means. The dowry could be a cash payment or a gift.
The words “PAY THEM” indicates that the dowry is to be paid to the bride and not to her father.
** the words – “There is no blame upon you for what you mutually agree to after the obligation.” – does not at all mean waiver or postponing the Dowry. It has to e paid in full at the time of marriage. It talks about other agreements e.g. providance, dwelling, or any other lawful and legal conditions.
Lastly, for any or more then one condition a marriage may be nulified but divorce obligations stands. If a man marry a woman and then sell her for Prostitution or Trafficking (which are crimes ) then the marriage is nulified but the husband is liable for divorce Obligations.
Courtesy:Zia Mahmood canada.
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