Paying mahr in installments and wife claiming her mahr from husband's estate
Question
Is it allowed for the husband and wife to agree on terms/installments for the payment of mahr? Example: I'll pay you 1000 every month for 2 years. Is this OK or is it better to pay upfront one time even though it is less?
If the husband dies, can the wife claim this remaining amount from the inheritance?
Answer
Yes, it is permissible.
Yes, she can claim from the estate the amount which her husband owes her.
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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