Delaying in paying the mahr

· 12 Rabiʻ II 1435 AH1 min readEnglish
Nikaah & Marriage IssuesMahr

Question

Is it necessary to give mahar before cohabitation or can you delay it?

Answer

One should not delay in paying the mahr.

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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