Dower in Muslim la is:
(i) Dowry
(ii) An obligation imposed upon husband as a mark of respect for wife
(iii) Sale price for woman
(iv) Consideration for Marriage
Select the correct answer by using the code given below
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(i). (iii) and (iv)
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(ii) and (iii)
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(ii) and (iv)
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(i) and (iii)
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Dower (Mahr) in Muslim law is a sum of money or property that the husband promises to pay to the wife as a mark of respect and as consideration for the marriage. It is an obligation imposed on the husband, not a sale price (which would make marriage a commercial transaction) and not dowry (which is payment from bride's side and prohibited). Options (ii) and (iv) correctly capture the essence of Mahr.