Is the deferred mahr (bridal gift) waived upon the death of the husband?
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Mahmoud Muhammad says: Honorable Shaykh, a man died with a deferred mahr (bridal gift) owed to him, and he left behind nothing. Is the father required to pay this debt, or is it waived from him?
Answer:
The debt is not waived from him; it remains a liability on his estate. However, if the father or any of his other relatives or other Muslims wishes to pay it on his behalf to clear his estate, that is a good thing, and there is reward and recompense in it. His estate is thereby cleared. Yes.
May Allah reward you. Mahmoud Muhammad says: Honorable Shaykh, a man died with a deferred mahr (bridal gift) owed to him, and he left behind nothing. Is the father required to pay this debt, or is it waived from him?
Answer:
The debt is not waived from him; it remains a liability on his estate. However, if the father or any of his other relatives or other Muslims wishes to pay it on his behalf to clear his estate, that is a good thing, and there is reward and recompense in it. His estate is thereby cleared. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 7044- هل يسقط الصداق المؤخر بموت الزوج ؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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