dowry

Husband Taking from his Wife’s Dowry without her Consent.

Dear scholars, As-salamu `alaykum. Is it permissible for a husband to take from his wife’s dowry while she does not agree with that, but she only gives him out of shyness? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Mahr (Dower): To Whom Should It Be Given?

Is the dower--the money given by the groom's side which is known as mahr--supposed to be given to the bride or to the bride's father?

Death of a Wife before Receiving her Deferred Dowry

Dear scholars, as-Salamu `alaykum. What is the ruling concerning the deferred dowry in case of a wife's death? Should the husband give it as charity? Or should it be considered a right that is relinquished due to her death? Jazakum Allah khayran.

Dowry from the Girl’s Side: Permissible?

Is it wrong to get a dowry from the girl’s side? If this is done when she is getting married, will the marriage become invalid?