Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Can dowry be given to wife in the form of Gold. Or is it a must that it should be given in the form of currency.

· 7 Ramadan 1425 AH1 min readFatwa 12946English

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Can dowry be given to wife in the form of Gold. Or is it a must that it should be given in the form of currency.

Answer

In principle, the dowry offered, whether cash or kind, must be accepted by the future bride. If she accepts dowry in the form of any gold, coins, jewellery, etc. then it is permissible.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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