Is it permissible to count the money given to a separated woman, during a judicial period prior to official divorce, as part of her dower (mahr), in the event of an intention to marry her after her divorce and the expiration of her waiting period (iddah), knowing that she is requesting the money to meet her needs?

It is not permissible to offer money to a married woman, as this involves "takhrīb" (incitement/corruption), which is to corrupt her against her husband. A severe warning has been reported against those who do so. On the authority of Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him), he said: The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: "He is not of us who incites a woman against her husband." Some scholars have even prohibited marrying her after she divorces her husband. Therefore, she must be completely avoided, and any relationship with her should be severed.