Whose oath is accepted if the husband claims he married her for a dower exceeding the Mahr al-Mithl?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Dowry (Mahr)

Book 36 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

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If the husband claims he married her for a dower greater than her Mahr al-Mithl, the oath lies upon the husband because his statement is accepted regarding the precise amount of the Mahr al-Mithl.