What should a woman do with her mahar after she is divorced?
Question
Rs500 was given to a woman as her meher. What should she do with it after a divorce? Can she use it or must she give it to any poor person?
Answer
It belongs to her. She may use it as she pleases.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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