Nikah between the parties was orally solemnized according to Shariah.

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 Admittedly Nikah between the parties was orally solemnized according to Shariah. Under the Quranic teachings the relations of a Muslim family unit (spouse) is established through solemnization of Nikah in order to determine the rights / obligations of a husband and wife and it is made mandatory for a husband to give dower to his wife. Quantum of the dower amount has been left open for the parties to settle the same according to their independent opinion. In case the amount of dower is not mentioned in that eventuality a modus operandi is provided in Shariah to ascertain the same from the customs, status and allied social traits of the parties. The such settlement or determination of dower amount is named as proper dower (Mehr-e-Misl).

Writ Petition-Family-Maintenance :4024-21
WAHID BAKHSH VS ADJ ETC
Mr. Justice Ch. Muhammad Iqbal
15-03-2021
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