What happens to the Mahr if the wife initiates the dissolution for a defect she concealed?

Chapter on Marriage of Polytheists

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 3 · Bab 3

Open in Qurani

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If the wife initiates the dissolution (Faskh) before consummation, her Mahr is forfeited, similar to if she dissolves it due to discovering a nursing relationship involving another of her husband's wives.