Mehir (also known as mahr) is the economic value that the groom gives, or commits to give in the future, to the bride when the marriage is established. Money, gold, silver, jewelry, or any other asset of economic value agreed upon by the couple can be designated as mehir.
Mehir belongs directly to the woman. It is not a payment made to her family, to the husband’s relatives, or toward shared household expenses. The woman decides for herself how to use her mehir. In this respect, mehir should not be viewed as a wedding expense, a bride price, or a payment made in exchange for marriage.
One of the main purposes of mehir is to grant the woman an independent economic right. It also represents a concrete responsibility agreed upon at the time of marriage. Mehir can contribute to the woman’s personal savings and serve as financial security against needs she may face in the future.
Mehir can be paid upfront, at a later date, or in installments. Whatever the payment method, the type, amount, and delivery time of the mehir should be clearly specified. For example, instead of simply saying “gold,” the type, weight in grams, or number of gold pieces should be stated; if money is chosen, the amount and currency should be written down.
When determining mehir, it is important that the amount is realistic, payable, and appropriate to the couple’s financial circumstances. A vague or hard-to-fulfill commitment can lead to disputes later on.
MehirApp helps couples record the type, amount, and payment terms of their mehir, and track payments made and the remaining mehir balance. With gold and silver wallets, the Mehir Wallet, and other financial solutions, mehir can become part of the couple’s shared savings and family finance plan.
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