Dower in Muslim Law is i. Dowry ii. Consideration for marriage iii. Sale price of woman iv. An…

Dower or mahr is the wife’s entitlement against her husband arising from marriage and is an obligation recognising her status and respect. It is described as consideration for marriage in Muslim law, although consideration here does not carry the technical meaning used in ordinary contract law. It is neither dowry nor a purchase price for a woman.