Naming the Mahr and Deferring It in the Marriage Contract
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Question:
The questioner, H-A-F, says: Is it permissible to conclude a marriage contract by specifying the mahr and writing it in the contract, with the condition that it is deferred, or is it necessary to pay it immediately or before consummating the marriage?
Answer:
In marriage, there is an obligatory matter, which is the right of the woman. Whether it is paid before the contract or after the contract, or part of it is paid and part is deferred, there is nothing wrong with any of this according to what they agree upon. It is the right of the woman, and it must be fulfilled. Nothing of it is lawful to withhold except with her consent. Allah the Exalted said:[An-Nisa 4:4]. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
The questioner, H-A-F, says: Is it permissible to conclude a marriage contract by specifying the mahr and writing it in the contract, with the condition that it is deferred, or is it necessary to pay it immediately or before consummating the marriage?
Answer:
In marriage, there is an obligatory matter, which is the right of the woman. Whether it is paid before the contract or after the contract, or part of it is paid and part is deferred, there is nothing wrong with any of this according to what they agree upon. It is the right of the woman, and it must be fulfilled. Nothing of it is lawful to withhold except with her consent. Allah the Exalted said:
And give the women [upon marriage] their [bridal] gifts graciously. But if they give up willingly to you anything of it, then take it in satisfaction and ease.
وَآتُوا النِّسَاءَ صَدُقَاتِهِنَّ نِحْلَةً فَإِن طِبْنَ لَكُمْ عَن شَيْءٍ مِّنْهُ نَفْسًا فَكُلُوهُ هَنِيئًا مَّرِيئًاThe presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/246 — archive.org (9:45)
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