What is the ruling when the value of both the offered male slave and the claimed female slave equals Mahr al-Mithl?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Dowry (Mahr)

Book 36 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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Primary text

If both the male slave and the female slave are equal to the value of Mahr al-Mithl, the customary Mahr is mandated upon mutual swearing (tahaluf).

Supporting text

The apparent ruling from Al-Qadi suggests that an oath is not legislated in any of these foregoing scenarios.