Wife selling her wedding ring

· 6 Rajab 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can the mahr (in this case the wedding ring) given to the bride be sold by the bride due to financial strains?

Answer

The wedding ring belongs to the bride. She can do with it as she pleases.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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