Who is responsible for the dower (*mahr*) if a master permits his slave to enter an invalid marriage, and consummation occurs?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Marriage

Book 35 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

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If a master permits his slave to enter an invalid marriage, and consummation takes place therein, the master is liable for the entire dower because the act occurred with his permission.