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How is dower classified in Muslim personal law according to when it is payable?

By payment timing, dower may be prompt or deferred. The Supreme Court explained this distinction in Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum, quoting Hamira Bibi.

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How is dower classified in Muslim personal law according to when it is payable?

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By payment timing, dower may be prompt or deferred. The Supreme Court explained this distinction in Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum, quoting Hamira Bibi.

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Option A

Specified and proper dower concern how the amount is determined.

Option B

Prompt and deferred dower distinguish the time of payment.

Option C

Fixed and variable do not describe the two categories by time of payment.

Option D

Nominal and substantial describe relative amounts rather than time of payment.

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