A man marries and his wife's mahr is a specific benefit, but he is unable to provide that benefit?
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The questioner : If a man contracts for a specific benefit and is unable to provide that benefit?
The Shaykh : Yes, if he contracts for a specific benefit and is unable to provide it,
then it is appraised.
The questioner : ... in this case.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Is it appraised as money?
The Shaykh : It is appraised as money.
The questioner : He does not have it.
The Shaykh : Yes, it remains in his liability; the mahr remains valid in his liability.
The questioner : It is converted into a nearby benefit.
The Shaykh : With her consent, there is no harm. Yes.
The Shaykh : Yes, if he contracts for a specific benefit and is unable to provide it,
then it is appraised.
The questioner : ... in this case.
The Shaykh : Yes.
The questioner : Is it appraised as money?
The Shaykh : It is appraised as money.
The questioner : He does not have it.
The Shaykh : Yes, it remains in his liability; the mahr remains valid in his liability.
The questioner : It is converted into a nearby benefit.
The Shaykh : With her consent, there is no harm. Yes.