Is the dower (*mahr*) due if separation in an invalid marriage occurs before consummation?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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If separation occurs before consummation (*dukhul*) in an invalid marriage, no dower is due to her. This is because the contract is invalid and no exchange (*qabḍ*) has taken place, thus obligating no compensation, similar to an invalid sale.