Is the contract valid if a third party says to the husband, 'Divorce your wife for her Mahr, and I guarantee it'?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Khul' (Redemption Divorce)

Book 38 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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Primary text

The contract is valid if a third party guarantees payment of the deferred Mahr to the husband upon divorce. In this case, the third party is obligated to repay the Mahr to the husband.