How is the Quranic verse 2:236 understood by Shia scholars where it mentions the possibility of a marriage without a settled dowry? Are there any valid marriage vows in the Twelver School where the dowry is not mentioned?
How is the Quranic verse 2:236 understood by Shia scholars where it mentions the possibility of a marriage without a settled dowry? Are there any valid marriage vows in the Twelver School where the dowry is not mentioned?
Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb, Sayyed Muhammad Husaini Ragheb has a BA in Law from Guilan University, Iran and has also undertaken Hawzah studies in Qom. He used to be a Cultural Affairs director of Ethics Group of Al-Mustafa... Answer updated 5 years ago
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It is possible that they pronounce the permanent marriage contract without mentioning the dowry i.e Mahr, so they can decide on what it will be with a mutual consent after the marriage.
But if the intercourse takes place before determining the dowry, the woman will be eligible to ask for the Mahrul Mesl i.e. a dowry which is usually given to this type of girl with these characteristics and family and social position.