My parents demanded dowry from the girls parents in my absence

· 9 Rajab 1437 AH1 min readFatwa 35521English
Jurisprudence and Rulings (Fiqh)

Question

My parents demanded dowry from girls parents in my absence. Now the furniture etc is in my house. Am I allowed to use it or should I return it. Please answer in yes or no. Is it haraam for me to use it??

Answer

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

As-salāmu ‘alaykum wa-rahmatullāhi wa-barakātuh.

In order for us to advice you, kindly inform us of your family cultural practice in the issue in reference.

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And Allah Ta’āla Knows Best

Hafizurrahman Fatehmahomed

Student Darul Iftaa
Netherlands

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