Is it permissible for the father to stipulate something for himself in excess of his daughter's dowry when marrying her off?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is permissible for the father to stipulate a portion of his daughter's dowry for himself, but this is not permissible for any guardian other than the father. This is based on the story of Shu'ayb (peace be upon him) and the "You and your wealth belong to your father." It is stipulated that what the father takes should not be detrimental to his daughter's right; otherwise, the entire dowry belongs to her.
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