Does the man get back half of the dowry and gold paid to the woman if he wants to divorce her before consummation and after a dispute?
If you divorce your wife before consummation and valid seclusion, she is entitled to half of the named mahr (dowry). This includes half of the gold, if it was part of the mahr. However, if the gold was a gift or a loan, there are further details concerning it. We caution against resorting to divorce without necessity, as it is disliked.
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