What is the ruling if the wife gives a lump of metal (bullion) equivalent in value to one thousand dirhams?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Khul' (Redemption Divorce)

Book 38 · Issue 5 · Bab 1

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If the wife gives him a bullion ingot (sabeekah) valued at one thousand dirhams, the divorce does not occur because it is not termed 'dirhams'; thus, the condition is not met. This differs from adulterated (mixed) currency, which retains the name 'dirhams'.