Question
Ten years ago when I was married, the Mahr-e-Faatimi was arranged. No amount was fixed. Only Mahr-e-Faatimi was mentioned. My husband did not pay the Mahr cash. Now that we are divorced he wants to pay the value of Mahr-e-Faatimi of ten years ago. What is the ruling of the Shariah?
Answer
Mahr-e-Faatimi is 1.75 kg silver or its price. He has to give you 1.75 kg of silver or its equivalent in cash which is the price of silver today, not the price ten years ago. Currently Mahr-e-Faatimi is approximately R16,000.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 20 No 08
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