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Fatwa #55827 August 2000Pakistan

Is it permissible for a couple to be, to discuss in advance the mahr - dowry- the lady would request on Nikah?

Answer

The Mahr should be finalised before the Nikah.

And Allah Ta'ala Knows Best.

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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