Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Is the dowry meant for the lady or her parents? Please enlighten because in most areas the lady is forced to give the money to her parents?

· 27 Jumada I 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 566English

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Is the dowry meant for the lady or her parents? Please enlighten because in most areas the lady is forced to give the money to her parents?

Answer

The dowry is the right of the wife.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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