What is the ruling if the given thousand dirhams is correct in number but deficient in weight?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Khul' (Redemption Divorce)
Primary text
If the wife gives him one thousand dirhams correct in number but deficient in weight, the divorce does not occur because the term 'dirham' refers primarily to the weighted standard of Islamic currency. However, there is an opinion suggesting that if the dirhams are circulated based on face value without individual weighing, the divorce occurs because the name 'dirham' applies and their intended purpose is achieved.
Supporting text
The divorce does not occur if the amount is deficient in weight, as the condition requires the recognized standard. Conversely, if the dirhams are circulated at face value without being weighed, the divorce occurs because the designation 'dirhams' applies and their purpose is fulfilled, which explains why the divorce does not occur if the amount is deficient in count.