Is it permissible, in Sharia, for a woman to donate her dowry in charity?
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A woman is permitted to dispose of her wealth, donate her mahr (dowry), and give charity from it without her husband's permission, provided she is mature and not foolish. This is the view of the majority of scholars, who cite the of Jabir, in which the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Give in charity, for most of you will be the fuel of Hell." (Agreed upon).
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