How much mahr is a woman entitled to?
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.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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