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Under Muslim personal law in India, a Muslim marriage (Nikah) is essentially a:

In Abdul Kadir v. Salima, (1886) ILR 8 All 149, Mahmood J. characterized Muslim marriage as a civil contract. It is concluded by proposal and acceptance. Dower (mahr) is an…

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Under Muslim personal law in India, a Muslim marriage (Nikah) is essentially a:

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In Abdul Kadir v. Salima, (1886) ILR 8 All 149, Mahmood J. characterized Muslim marriage as a civil contract. It is concluded by proposal and acceptance. Dower (mahr) is an obligation arising from marriage, even where no amount has been stipulated.

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Option A

Abdul Kadir v. Salima characterizes nikah in law as a civil contract.

Option B

The legal characterization is civil contract. Dower (mahr) is a legal incident of marriage and may be payable even if its amount was never fixed.

Option C

Religious significance does not determine the legal form of nikah. The legal characterization is civil contract.

Option D

Civil contract correctly describes the legal character of nikah.

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