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What is the object of 'Mehr' in Muslim Law?

Classical Muslim law texts describe mehr, the dower payable by a husband to his wife, chiefly as a mark of respect and consideration for the wife arising out of the…

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What is the object of 'Mehr' in Muslim Law?

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Classical Muslim law texts describe mehr, the dower payable by a husband to his wife, chiefly as a mark of respect and consideration for the wife arising out of the marriage, though it incidentally also secures her financially and discourages hasty divorce.

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