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.
For legal enforceability or dispute questions, use qualified legal advice because this answer is only general information.
Sources used
Muslim Family Laws Ordinance, 1961
The Pakistan Code, Ministry of Law and Justice
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