The due amount of dower when a blind husband is secluded with his wife, unaware of her presence?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Dowry (Mahr)

Book 36 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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Primary text

If a blind man marries a woman, and she enters upon him, lowers the screen, and closes the door, but he is unaware of her entry, she is due half the dower. This judgment implies that if she rebels against him or prevents access to herself, the full dower is not due.