What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding the suitor's right to reclaim the dowry (shabka) after the engagement is broken, and what are the limits of parental involvement in marriage arrangements, mahr (dower) demands, and movable possessions?
The gold that a husband buys for his wife, known as the "shabaka" (wedding jewelry), is part of the Mahr (dowry). Your uncle is obligated to return that shabaka to you, and he has no right to any part of it.
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