Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Is it permissible for a couple to be, to discuss in advance the mahr - dowry- the lady would request on Nikah?

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 558English

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Is it permissible for a couple to be, to discuss in advance the mahr - dowry- the lady would request on Nikah?

Answer

The Mahr should be finalised before the Nikah.

And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best.

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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