What is the ruling if the wife remolds existing jewelry back into its original form after being recast?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Dowry (Mahr)
Primary text
There are two differing opinions regarding whether the husband can reclaim half of the jewelry if the wife fashions it back into its original form. One opinion holds that he can reclaim half, similar to the case where dinars and dirhams are returned to their original state.
Supporting text
The second opinion states that he cannot reclaim half because a new act of craftsmanship was performed on the item, resembling the case where she fashions it into a different shape entirely.