Woman returning jewellery after divorce

· 27 Rajab 1440 AH1 min readEnglish
Business and DealingsGifts

Question

I am seeking clarification on whether a woman is entitled to jewellery and other valuables given to her at the time of marriage by the groom and his family, or does she have to return them in case of divorce?

Answer

If the jewellery was given to her as a gift then the question of her returning it does not feature. It is her property.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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