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How much mahr is a woman entitled to?

· 16 Safar 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Before I married, no one told me about how mahr works. They told me that I must take whatever he gives or I cannot marry him. Is it right or what?

Answer

A woman is entitled to a mahr mithl. Mahr mithl is the traditional mahr that is in vogue in her family.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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