Is it permissible for a father to take half of his daughter's mahr (bridal gift) if she consents?
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Question:
Is it permissible for a father to take half of his daughter's mahr, and if she says to him, "Half is lawful for you," is it permissible for him to do so?
Answer:
A father may take from the mahr of his wife, from the mahr of his daughter, and from her wealth, whatever does not harm her and is not something she needs, namely the excess beyond her needs and that which does not harm her; he may take it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Sunan Ibn Majah 2290Sahih (Darussalam)
Is it permissible for a father to take half of his daughter's mahr, and if she says to him, "Half is lawful for you," is it permissible for him to do so?
Answer:
A father may take from the mahr of his wife, from the mahr of his daughter, and from her wealth, whatever does not harm her and is not something she needs, namely the excess beyond her needs and that which does not harm her; he may take it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
You and your wealth belong to your father.
انت ومالك لابيك.The best of your provision is what you earn, and your children are part of what you earn.
إن أطيب ما أكلتم من كسبكم، وإن أولادكم من كسبكم.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، هل يجوز للأب أن يأخذ نصف مهر ابنته وهي موافقة؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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