What is the ruling if the stipulated dower is a fungible item (mithli) and its purchase becomes impossible?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Dowry (Mahr)

Book 36 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

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If the stipulated dower is a fungible item (mithli) and its purchase becomes impossible, the husband is obligated to provide its like (mithl). This is because the like is the closest alternative to the original object.