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
Marriage & DivorceMarriage (Nikah)

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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.

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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