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Nikah (Marriage) - Talaaq (Divorce) The Majlis Vol 25 No 05, p.3

When a gold coin is given as mehr, is it necessary to mention the value of the coin?

Question

When a gold coin is given as mehr, is it necessary to mention the value of the coin?

Answer

It is not necessary to mention the value of the gold coin. Only the weight of the gold coin should be known. If it is mentioned krugerrand, then the weight is obviously known. The value fluctuates, hence it is of no significance.

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