What is the ruling on a man who demands the bridal gift from his wife if she requests separation?
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Question:
If a man gave his wife the bridal gift as a gift and she requested separation, from what does he demand his money? From what? If a man gave his wife the bridal gift as a gift...
Answer:
The bridal gift is not a gift. The bridal gift is obligatory for the wife. The wife has a right; the woman has a right,[An-Nisa 4:4]. So the bridal gift is a right of the woman; it is not a gift.
If a man gave his wife the bridal gift as a gift and she requested separation, from what does he demand his money? From what? If a man gave his wife the bridal gift as a gift...
Answer:
The bridal gift is not a gift. The bridal gift is obligatory for the wife. The wife has a right; the woman has a right,
And give the women [upon marriage] their [bridal] gifts graciously
وَآتُوا النِّسَاءَ صَدُقَاتِهِنَّ نِحْلَةً
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم مَنْ طلب الصداق من امرأته إذا هي طلبت الفراق؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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