Nikah, Law & Documents

What is mahr and how should it be discussed?

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Mahr is a marriage-related obligation recorded in the Nikah Nama. Families should discuss it clearly, respectfully and before signing.

The amount and terms should not be treated as a public competition or a pressure tactic. The important point is that both sides understand what is being agreed.

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Legal / Official Source · 1961

Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961

The Pakistan Code, Ministry of Law and Justice

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