Is it permissible for a father to buy a house for his two daughters to compensate them for relinquishing their dowries, knowing that the male children received more educational expenses? And if not permissible, can the house be an endowment for them and be deducted from their inheritance at the purchase price, not its current market value?
A father may marry his daughter for a dowry less than the customary dowry for a woman of her status, and there is no blame upon him. If she is aware of the dowry and does not object, this is considered her affirmation and consent. As for guardians other than the father, they do not have this right unless they have her permission. If a guardian acts without her permission, she is entitled to the customary dowry for a woman of her status, which the husband must complete, and the guardian will be held liable. It is preferable to consult the daughter to avoid disagreement. Justice must be observed among children in giving gifts, and it is not permissible to favor some over others except with the consent of the rest.
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