What is the ruling regarding the return of dower if a female slave given as dower becomes thin (hazalat) and then regains her weight (samanat), returning to her initial condition?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Dowry (Mahr)

Book 36 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

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If a female slave given as dower becomes thin and then regains her weight, returning to her first state, there are two opinions concerning whether the husband can reclaim half of her.