Ruling on giving the first wife the same as the second when marrying her
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Question:
This questioner, Abu Fahd from al-Qasim, says: A man has a wife, and he has married another woman. The first wife asked him to give her jewelry similar to what he gives the second wife. Is he obligated to fulfill this condition?
Answer:
If the jewelry is part of the mahr (bridal gift) for the new wife, he is not obligated to do so; this is mahr. However, if he gave her jewelry after marrying her, he should give the first wife a similar amount from the standpoint of justice, so that their clothing and jewelry are equal. But if the jewelry was a condition in the mahr, or if she has jewelry or dirhams stipulated in the mahr, then no, that is mahr and is not included in financial maintenance. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good, O honorable Shaykh.
This questioner, Abu Fahd from al-Qasim, says: A man has a wife, and he has married another woman. The first wife asked him to give her jewelry similar to what he gives the second wife. Is he obligated to fulfill this condition?
Answer:
If the jewelry is part of the mahr (bridal gift) for the new wife, he is not obligated to do so; this is mahr. However, if he gave her jewelry after marrying her, he should give the first wife a similar amount from the standpoint of justice, so that their clothing and jewelry are equal. But if the jewelry was a condition in the mahr, or if she has jewelry or dirhams stipulated in the mahr, then no, that is mahr and is not included in financial maintenance. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you with good, O honorable Shaykh.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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