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The document discusses Mahr, which is a mandatory payment from the husband to the wife in Islamic marriages. It has two parts - the prompt Mahr paid at marriage, and the deferred Mahr agreed to be paid later. Historically, Mahr began as a "bride price" paid to the father, but Islam transformed it into a gift belonging solely to the wife as a mark of respect. The structure, importance, types and differences between Sunni and Shia views of Mahr are examined, in addition to key cases related to Mahr under Musl
- Author
- Nishi Desai
- Language
- EN