What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding a girl furnishing the marital home completely, and is the parents' purchase of their daughters' trousseau considered fulfilling their right to inheritance if that is the intention?

"Preparing the marital home is the husband's duty. If custom dictates otherwise, it is void. Jurists have differed regarding the husband's right to demand that the wife furnish the home with the dowry he gave her. The Shafi'is and Hanbalis believe that she cannot be compelled to do so. The Malikis, however, oblige her to furnish it if she received the dowry before consummation. The Hanafis have differed on this matter. The preponderant opinion is that the husband has the right to demand that the wife or her guardian furnish the home to the extent of the dowry paid.

As for a father furnishing his daughter's home, jurists have differed as to whether it is a transfer of ownership or a loan. The Shafi'is believe that she does not own the furnishings unless explicitly stated, otherwise, it is a loan. The Hanbalis consider it a transfer of ownership. The Hanafis refer to custom in this regard; if there is no custom, then the father's statement is accepted if the furnishings were from his own money. If they were from her dowry, then her statement is accepted. The Malikis stipulate for a father to demand the furnishings back from his daughter that the demand be made within one year of consummation, that the furnishings still exist, and that the daughter be compelled or foolish.

The preponderant view is that the matter is subject to custom. Parents do not have the right to deprive daughters of inheritance in exchange for furnishings. However, they do have the right to demand the furnishings during their lifetime if custom supports it; otherwise, it is "a look to the one in ease" (i.e., a consideration for the financially capable)."