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Is it permissible for the bride's father to gift the marital home to his daughter because the suitor does not own a residence, and does this diminish her status Islamically?

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The original ruling is that the husband is obliged to provide suitable housing for his wife. There is no objection if the wife's father voluntarily provides housing due to the husband's inability, as this falls under the general category of a desirable gift or charity in Islamic law. As for the impact of this on the wife's status, it depends on the customs and traditions of the society, and there is no sin upon her in Islamic law.

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