Is a marriage contract valid if it is conditional upon the birth of a daughter?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

Open in Qurani

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A marriage contract is invalid if one states, "If my wife gives birth to a daughter, I will marry her to you." This constitutes suspending the marriage upon a condition, and marriage contracts cannot be suspended upon conditions. Moreover, this is merely a promise that does not establish a valid contract.