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Dower is an obligation imposed on the husband under Islamic law as a mark of respect for the wife. There are two main kinds of dower - specified dower where an amount is fixed in the marriage contract, and proper/customary dower which is determined based on social factors if no amount is specified. Dower can also be prompt/immediate, payable on demand, or deferred, payable upon dissolution of marriage. While Sunni and Shia law generally agree on the concepts, they differ in some details like limits, payment

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