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MAHR<br />
“ ..And give the women their mahr as a gift...”<br />
Suratun Nisa’ - 4:4<br />
In the aqd of nikah, the husband undertakes to<br />
present a suitable gift to his wife. It is not ‘bride<br />
price’, nor is it a recompense for her services and<br />
neither is it something to fall back on in future in<br />
the case of separation or death.<br />
The moral significance of mahr is a symbol of the<br />
man’s respect and love for his wife. It is<br />
recommended that the mahr be kept low.<br />
It is a gift which must have some monetary value.<br />
Once mahr is agreed, it becomes a debt on the<br />
husband. The wife can specify whether she wishes<br />
it to be paid immediately (mu’ajjal), at a later date<br />
(muajjal) or whenever she demands it (‘indal<br />
talab).<br />
There are 3 types of ‘mahr’:<br />
i) Mahrul Sunna - This is the mahr given to<br />
Sayyida Fatima Zahra (AS) 500 dirhams.<br />
ii) Mahrul Mithl - The mahr that is traditional in<br />
the family.<br />
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