Q: I am a Christian woman married to a Muslim man under Islamic Marriage. My husband wanted to divorce me. I have just realized that there is Mahr. I haven't received anything… A: As per Sharia law, you can ask for the Mahr at the time of the dissolution of the marriage if it is not taken before…

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How can a Christian woman claim her Mahr from her Muslim husband?

Dear sir/madam,

I am a Christian woman married to a Muslim man under Islamic Marriage in Dubai Courts.

My husband wanted to divorce me but he insists on me filing it. Until today, I have just realized that there is Mahr involved from which I haven't received anything during the marriage.

Am I eligible to get that as I can see that this is my undeniable right as his wife?

Please correct me if I am wrong, and I needed help on this!

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Shamsa Albedwawi

Shamsa Albedwawi Advocates & Legal Consultants

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6 Jul 2022, 09:01

Dear questioner,

Yes, as per Sharia law, you can ask for the Mahr at the time of the dissolution of the marriage if it is not taken before.

6 Jul 2022, 09:11

Thank you so much, Shamsa!

I would love to take your contact details just in case my husband wanted to push through on my case.

6 Jul 2022, 11:44

You can send an email whenever you need to proceed with filing the case.

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Mohammad Obaid AlRaddha

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6 Jul 2022, 10:09

Dear questioner,

Do you have a copy of the initial marriage contract?

The Mahr should be stated there and likely you have confirmed receiving the Mahr at the time of marriage? Where are the witnesses?

You can contact us via email if you wish for further information.

6 Jul 2022, 16:59

Yes i do have it. I remember my husband telling me that he will pay me later on but i thought that is like a gift. i didn't know it was obligatory.

6 Jul 2022, 17:11

you are definitley entitled to recieve the mahr. However, we will need you to provide the marrige contract and may I ask how much did he promise to pay you?

6 Jul 2022, 17:26

I can provide the copy to you. In the contract it states 20,000 AED

6 Jul 2022, 17:35

Of course we can claim it for you also may I ask do you have ay kids for custody?

6 Jul 2022, 17:38

Can you please send us a copy of your marrige contract via email: dina@accordlawyers.com and CC: maryam.alraddha@accordlawyers.com

6 Jul 2022, 17:57

We don't have any kids.

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