Dower in Muslim law is : (i) Dowry (ii) An obligation imposed upon husband as a mark of respect for…
Mahr (dower) is neither dowry nor the sale price of the woman; it is an obligation imposed on the husband as a mark of respect for the wife and a consideration for the…
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Dower in Muslim law is :
(i) Dowry
(ii) An obligation imposed upon husband as a mark of respect for wife
(iii) Sale price of woman
(iv) Consideration for Marriage
Answer and explanation
Correct answer C
Mahr (dower) is neither dowry nor the sale price of the woman; it is an obligation imposed on the husband as a mark of respect for the wife and a consideration for the marriage, so "(ii) and (iv)" is correct.
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