Tag Archive for: dowry

Is My Civil Marriage Valid with Doubts About Witnesses and Mahr?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I recently had a civil…

Is it Permissible to Keep Customary Gifted Money in Traditions at Wedding Events?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I have a question…

The Elements of Meaningful Marriage Contracts

This is the second in a series of articles on marriage. They…

Is It Permissible to Give a Cat as a Dowry (Mahr)?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question Is it permissible…

How Can Two Families Agree on Marriage Payment (Dowry)?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I love a girl, and…

Do I Still Need to Pay an Unpaid Dowry in Addition to the Divorce Settlement?

Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel Question I’m currently going…

Should the Bride and Groom Inform Witnesses That Mahr Was Paid?

Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Weltch Question After the husband…

Was It a Mistake to Reject a Suitor Who Would Not Agree to High Dowry?

Answered by Ustadha Shazia Ahmad Question A guy broke his promise…

Is Deferred Mahr Deducted From One’s Assets When Calculating Zakat?

Question: Assalamu 'alaykum. Is deferred mahr deducted from one's…