If a man gives his wife a sheep as mahr, then it dies and he divorces her before consummation, is she liable for compensation?
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The questioner : He gave her a sheep as mahr, then the sheep died, and after a period of time he divorced her before consummating the marriage...?
The Shaykh : Well, if it died without any negligence on the part of the woman, he has no claim. But if it died due to her action, such as if she slaughtered it, for example, she is liable for compensation for half of it.
The Shaykh : Well, if it died without any negligence on the part of the woman, he has no claim. But if it died due to her action, such as if she slaughtered it, for example, she is liable for compensation for half of it.