What is the ruling in the case where the man leaves assets equal to her value, and her dowry was half her value, according to Abu Hanifa?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Bequests

Book 31 · Issue 6 · Bab 1

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Primary text

According to Abu Hanifa, she receives her dowry, and manumission of one-third of the remainder, calculated from her value, is executed. This equates to half her value plus one-third of that amount. She is manumitted for that portion and must redeem the remaining one-sixth of her value.

Supporting text

Her marriage in this case is ruled void.