Is the woman's guardian entitled to take from her bridal gift?
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Fatwa number ( 4901 )
Q: Is it permissible for the woman's guardian to take anything from her mahr? And is it permissible for him to stipulate something for himself?
A: The principle regarding the mahr paid to the woman in exchange for her sexual intercourse is that it is
her property, and it is not permissible for her guardian to stipulate anything for himself, nor to take anything from her mahr except with her consent, except for her father, who may take from her mahr what does not harm her; based on his saying (peace and blessings be upon him):Sunan Ibn Majah 2290Sahih (Darussalam) And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q: Is it permissible for the woman's guardian to take anything from her mahr? And is it permissible for him to stipulate something for himself?
A: The principle regarding the mahr paid to the woman in exchange for her sexual intercourse is that it is
her property, and it is not permissible for her guardian to stipulate anything for himself, nor to take anything from her mahr except with her consent, except for her father, who may take from her mahr what does not harm her; based on his saying (peace and blessings be upon him):
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
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