Parents giving the mahr to the bride on behalf of the groom
Question
If the family (mother or father) of the groom uses their own wealth to acquire the mahr and present it to the bride on behalf of the groom without gifting it to the groom first and allowing him to send it, is the nikaah valid?
This was all done because the groom did not have the means for the mahr.
Answer
Yes, it is valid if they give it to the bride on behalf of the groom with his consent. If it was given as a loan to the groom, then it will have to be paid back by him.
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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