Is teaching a craft a valid dower (Sadaq)?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Dowry (Mahr)

Book 36 · Issue 1 · Bab 1

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Primary text

Teaching a craft to the wife or teaching a slave a craft is valid as a dower because it represents a known utility for which compensation is permissible; thus, it may be stipulated as a dower, similar to tailoring a garment for her.