Recovering the Mahr if the Husband Dies Before Consummation
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Question:
And may Allah bless you. A questioner says: If the husband dies before consummating the marriage with his wife, and he has already paid her the mahr, is it permissible for the husband's family to recover the mahr?
Answer:
No, this remains valid due to the marriage, and she inherits, she observes the waiting period, in the event of death, and she inherits, and she is entitled to the mahr, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
And may Allah bless you. A questioner says: If the husband dies before consummating the marriage with his wife, and he has already paid her the mahr, is it permissible for the husband's family to recover the mahr?
Answer:
No, this remains valid due to the marriage, and she inherits, she observes the waiting period, in the event of death, and she inherits, and she is entitled to the mahr, yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/231 — archive.org (3:50)
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